Islanders Sign Russian Forward Daniil Prokhorov to Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed Daniil Prokhorov, their 2025 second-round draft pick, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Prokhorov, an 18-year-old power forward from Russia, previously played two seasons with MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg in the MHL, scoring 20 goals and seven assists in 43 games last season. Although he had signed a two-year deal with KHL's Dynamo Moscow, an NHL out clause allowed him to join the Islanders and pursue playing in North America. Prokhorov is expected to attend the Islanders' training camp but will likely spend the 2025-26 season with the Ontario Hockey League's Sarnia Sting, who selected him in the CHL Import Draft. His signing is part of the Islanders' growing pipeline of Russian talent, following recent acquisitions like Maxim Tsyplakov and Maxim Shabanov. Prokhorov's size and scoring ability make him a promising prospect for the team's future roster development.