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Shane Prince: Why the New York Islanders grabbed the Ottawa Senators' discard

He's little known and under-used in Ottawa, but the Islanders' new left wing might surprise you.

If you're reaction to hearing the New York Islanders acquired Shane Prince and a 7th-round pick from the Ottawa Senators for a 3rd-round pick was "Who? The little red corvette guy?", you're not alone.

The speedy 23-year-old forward has not become a household name since being drafted at the end of the second round in 2011, and the reasons for that explain why the Isles took a flier on him and why the Senators were looking to send him away.