New York Islanders evaluate WHL prospect pool in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The New York Islanders are assessing their WHL prospect pool featuring three players drafted in 2025. Tomas Poletin, a Czech winger, had 35 points in 43 games for the Kelowna Rockets. Burke Hood, a 6-foot-4 goalie from the Vancouver Giants, posted a 19-13-6 record and won gold with Team Canada at the 2025 U18 World Championship. Jacob Kvasnicka recorded 85 points with the Penticton Vees, leading the team in scoring during the 2025-26 season.
- •Tomas Poletin scored 35 points in 43 games for Kelowna Rockets.
- •Burke Hood recorded a 19-13-6 record and won gold with Team Canada.
- •Jacob Kvasnicka led the Penticton Vees with 85 points in 65 games.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 WHL Prospect Pools: New York Islanders
"A deep dive into the New York Islanders WHL prospect pool.
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