The signing ends speculation that Prokhorov might make the jump to North America this fall. After being taken by the Sarnia Sting in the CHL Import Draft, there was the possibility he would elect to play in the OHL to speed up his transition to the smaller ice. Instead, Prokhorov has opted to remain home, a decision that Islanders fans will watch over the next couple of seasons.
Daniil is an absolute beast of a player. He plays a heavy game with skill and pace. If we can get him here, then it's a grand slam. If he doesn't come, then it was worth the risk. It's high-end NHL talent that we're really excited to add to our program.
