Remember Robin Salo? The New York Islanders drafted the Finnish defenseman in the second round of the 2017 NHL draft. But we haven't heard much from him since.
That's typically what happens to prospects playing out in Europe. Out of sight out of mind, right? But for The Athletic's Scott Wheeler (subscription required), Robin Salo is third on the Islanders prospect pool. Behind only Oliver Wahlstrom and Bode Wilde.
Down, but Up Again
It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for Robin Salo since being drafted by the New York Islanders.