Isles In The Sound

Media Credentialed Coverage and Analysis of the Bridgeport Islanders | Run by @KennyKaminsky

[Isles In The Sound @IslesInTheSound]

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Please, if you have time, listen to @Jason_Shaya's touching sendoff.

[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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An absolutely beautiful send-off by @Jason_Shaya.

It was truly an honor to share the press box this season with you, @TuckerTerranova, and @Resnick_Media. The conversations, the laughs, and the moments we got to witness together are something I’ll carry with me.

This season meant more to me than I can fully put into words. I’m beyond grateful for all of you and for an experience I’ll never forget.

[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Marshall Warren to a one-year, two-way contract.

Warren burst onto the scene this season, earning AHL Player of the Week honors after the opening weekend. A responsible defender with a knack for jumping into the rush, he quickly became a key piece on the blue line.

Last season with Bridgeport, Warren recorded 6G-26A-32P in 56 games.

Fun Fact: Warren made his NHL debut against close friend Trevor Zegras and picked up two assists in the game.

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New York Islander sign Marshall Warren

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Marshall Warren to a one-year, two-way contract.

Warren burst onto the scene this season, earning AHL Player of the Week honors after the opening weekend. A responsible defender with a knack for jumping into the rush, he quickly became a key piece on the blue line.

Last season with Bridgeport, Warren recorded 6G-26A-32P in 56 games.

Fun Fact: Warren made his NHL debut against close friend Trevor Zegras and picked up two assists in the game.

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Former Bridgeport Captain Retires

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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Former New York Islanders second-round pick and Bridgeport Sound Tigers captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement.

Ness played in the Isles organization from 2011-15 and also spent time in the Capitals, Bruins, and Coyotes organizations.

You have to assume he’ll eventually become just the second player in Bridgeport franchise history to be inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame.

[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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The Hamilton Hammers sign Matthew Highmore to an AHL deal.

Highmore is a leader and a guy who was mentioned by name multiple times last season when it came to helping new players get up to speed. Definitely the type of player you want around your younger players.

Last season, Highmore played in all but two regular season games and recorded 15G-25A-40P in that span. His impact goes far beyond the scoresheet.

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Hammers sign Matthew Highmore

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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The Hamilton Hammers sign Matthew Highmore to an AHL deal.

Highmore is a leader and a guy who was mentioned by name multiple times last season when it came to helping new players get up to speed. Definitely the type of player you want around your younger players.

Last season, Highmore played in all but two regular season games and recorded 15G-25A-40P in that span. His impact goes far beyond the scoresheet.

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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For those who don’t know, Matt Luff launched an initiative called “Luff’s Pups” to support the TJO Animal Foundation, pledging $50 for every point he scored this past season.

Donations from “Luff’s Pups” help the TJO Animal Foundation cover medical expenses for animals in need, including emergency care and extended treatment.

Even though he was no longer with the Springfield Thunderbirds, he continued the initiative for the remainder of the season as planned.

The final total raised was $2,600. It’s another example of the meaningful impact AHL players can have in their communities, and an inspiring reminder of how athletes like Luff use their platform to give back in a real, lasting way.

Check out what Matt had to say, and learn how to donate or get involved, on his page. @Matt_Luff25

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Very interesting.

Fun fact: Jay McKee coached Liam Foudy in 2019-20 with the OHL All-Stars.

Once more players sign, we could potentially see more crossover.

[New York Islanders @NYIslanders]

Islanders News: The New York Islanders announced today that Jay McKee has been named Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders new American Hockey League affiliate.

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Daniil Prokhorov news:

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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Dynamo Moscow (KHL) has tendered a qualifying offer to Isles second-round pick Daniil Prokhorov, retaining his KHL rights.

Prokhorov ended the season with Bridgeport after posting one goal in 23 games for Dynamo Moscow.

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Liam Foudy is back. Gotta assume he’ll get more NHL time next season.

[New York Islanders @NYIslanders]

#Isles News: The New York Islanders have signed forward Liam Foudy to a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.

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@impy5 Same.

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[Stefen Rosner @stefen_rosner]

The why behind the details of the Hamilton Hammers logo #Isles

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End of an Era.

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Former New York/Bridgeport Islander Cole Bardreau re-signs in the ICEHL with the Val Pusteria Wolves.

The Wolves made it all the way to the finals, and look to run it back this coming season.

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WOW

[Springfield Thunderbirds @ThunderbirdsAHL]

YOUR SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS ARE HEADING TO THE ATLANTIC DIVISION FINALS!!!!!!!!!!

[Sam Resnick @Resnick_Media]

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I’m excited to announce that I'm launching my own Substack, Next On The Island, covering New York Islanders prospects with in-depth analysis, news, prospect rankings, scouting reports, and more. Coverage begins in the preseason.

🔗: https://t.co/brSn7nB6bE

[Isles In The Sound @IslesInTheSound]

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Nelson has proven he can hold his own against pro competition.

He suited up in all four games during the Spengler Cup, tallying 0-1-1 in that span.

[Stefen Rosner @stefen_rosner]

#Isles announce that Danny Nelson will join Team USA at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Switzerland.

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@MykeC67 @jamescarrello Need it

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Let us know your thoughts on who’s list is better.

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[Kenny Kaminsky @KennyKaminsky]

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TAKING A POLL: Something I’ll always welcome is debate and disagreement. Everything I post, I mean, and I stand behind it. @DRIVE4FIVE1 felt my Top 15 prospects list wasn’t good and suggested I redo it. I told him I’m happy with my list, but if he shares his, I’ll post it too—and let people decide for themselves.

Here is mine:

1. Victor Eklund
2. Kashawn Aitcheson
3. Cole Eiserman
4. Dmitry Gamzin
5. Isaiah George
6. Quinn Finley
7. Danny Nelson
8. Daylan Kuefler
9. Jacob Kvasnicka
10. Daniil Prokhorov
11. Xavier Veilleux
12. Matthew Maggio
13. Tomas Poletin
14. Marshall Warren
15. Kamil Bednarik
(Kotai, Mitchell, Odeliush

His:

1. Victor Eklund
2. Dmitry Gamzin
3. Kashawn Aitcheson
4. Danny Nelson
5. Cole Eiserman
6. Quinn Finley
7. Isaiah George
8. Danill Prokhorov
9. Jesse Pulkkinen
10. Alex Jefferies
11. Joey Larson
12. Jacob Kvasnicka
13. Marshall Warren
14. Josh Kotai
15. Xavier Veilleux
(HM, Schulz, Maggio, Bednarik)

Let us know your thoughts:

[Stefen Rosner @stefen_rosner]

#Isles forward prospect Eetu Liukas (2021, Rd. 5) signs in Finland @TheHockeyNews

https://t.co/3nGehnJpi7

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NEWS: Eetu Liukas signs in Finnish Liiga.

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Bridgeport Islanders forward Eetu Liukas has signed with HIFK of the Finnish Liiga.

Liukas was an RFA this summer after putting up 4G-6A-10P in 24 games.

The former fifth-round pick was sidelined with an upper-body injury since January.