"When the New York Islanders drafted Daniil Prokhorov in the second round of the 2025 NHL draft, fans were excited. Sure, he did get overshadowed with the Islanders selecting Matthew Schaefer first overall. However, that does not detract from the upside Prokhorov has. He's been described a physcial forward who's not afraid to throw a big hit or get into a fight. If he's able to develop his offensive game, he'll be a mainstay on the Islanders' second line."
"Many expected Prokhorov to stay in Russia and play this season in the KHL. This expectation seemed to become reality after signing a two-year two-way deal with Dynamo Moscow. However, in a surprising turn of events, Prokhorov signed his entry-level contract with the Islanders on Tuesday morning, meaning he'll play in North America this upcoming season. But how did this deal come about, and why is it better for his development?"
Daniil Prokhorov is a physical forward with high upside who could become a second-line mainstay if his offensive game develops. He signed a two-year two-way deal with Dynamo Moscow but later agreed to an entry-level contract with the New York Islanders to play in North America. Prokhorov struggled in professional tryouts with Dynamo, spending most of his time in the bottom six and projecting as the 13th forward. A likely assignment to Dynamo St. Petersburg of the MHL would pit him against weaker competition and risk stagnating his development and confidence. Playing in North America offers a more appropriate developmental path against stronger, NHL-style competition.
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