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Top prospect Ruslan Iskhakov has decided to leave the New York Islanders and join a team in Russia. He will be playing for CSKA Moskva in his home country.
This news comes as a disappointment to Islanders fans, as Iskhakov had been performing well for the team in the NHL.
This is coming up again. #Isles
Saying Iskhakov will indeed sign with CSKA and it will be announced after his contract is up in NA. #KHL
Saying Iskhakov will indeed sign with CSKA and it will be announced after his contract is up in NA. #KHL
However, his production dropped from 51 to 45 points this season, prompting his decision to pursue a different opportunity in professional hockey.
The Islanders will now need to focus on filling the gap left by Iskhakov's departure in their prospect pool during the offseason.
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New York Islanders top prospect Ruslan Iskhakov abandons the NHL
New York Islanders top prospect Ruslan Iskhakov abandons the NHL
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