Youngster Expected To Make NHL Debut Thursday
Ryan Strome skates during a preseason game on September 19, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Ryan Strome skates during a preseason game on September 19, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Strome leads the AHL with 33 points on nine goals and 24 assists. He was the Islanders’ top pick (No. 5 overall) in the 2011 draft.
The 20-year-old center will join his new teammates Wednesday, according to Newsday. Pierre-Marc Bouchard cleared waivers on Tuesday.
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Strome was named November’s AHL Rookie of the Month and is coming off two straight Player of the Week honors.
The Islanders snapped a 10-game losing streak Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks.
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