Kirill Kabanov

Despite talks of another NHL season getting wiped out entirely, many players from the New York Islanders have returned to the Island to prepare for training camp. This week, Eric Boulton, Matt Carkner, Michael Grabner, Kirill Kabanov, Andrew MacDonald, Brock Nelson, Nino Niederreiter, Frans Nielsen, Marty Reasoner and Johan Sundstrom took part in some informal skates at Islanders Ice Works in Syosset. (Photo Credit: Islanders Hockey Blog/Flickr).

These players have not only been skating, but they have been active off the ice as well. Just yesterday Michael Grabner signed 150 autographs for the first group of fans to attend the grand opening of the Cantiague Park Pro Shop.

The past few weeks have been important for guys like Boulton and Carkner, who are just meeting some of their Islanders teammates for the first time after signing contracts with the organization on the first day of Free Agency.

What is going on with the Islanders and their prospects? Rhett Rakhshani has signed a one-year deal with HV71 in Sweden, Justin DiBenedetto is on his way to Austria and Mark Katic is going to Germany. Granted Trevor Gillies also signed to play in Russia but he was never going to see the NHL again and I think we can all agree on that. What does this mean for the players and the Islanders as an organization?

After Corey Trivino's court date was postponed from late April to late May, many have been wondering what lies in store for the ex-Boston Terriers standout. Trivino's reputation at Boston University was well known before the forward decided to drunkenly harass a female Resident Advisor. While the center was highly valued by the Boston Terriers, head coach Jack Parker said that Trivino's tendency for drunk and disorderly conduct had finally gone too far. (wallyg/Flickr)

Parker gave Trivino the ax from the team and the forward was kicked out from Boston University not too long after. Many might be wondering what legal ramifications might be waiting for Trivino come May 30th, but the New York Islanders still have their stock invested in a player that could be a force at the NHL level. Granted, Trivino would have to sort out his own personal demons before returning to hockey, but the center is too gifted to not pursue a career in hockey.

While Trivino's fate has not yet been decided by the courts, the question still beckons. What should the New York Islanders do if Corey Trivino is dedicated to rehabilitating himself and reinvigorating his hopes of playing professional hockey?

With most hockey seasons coming to a close it is important to keep up with the Islanders prospects that are still making a push in the playoffs. Ryan Strome and Kirill Kabanov are both still taking part in the OHL and QMJHL playoffs that are currently on going.

Ryan Strome and the Niagara Ice Dogs started their second round playoff series against the Brampton Battalion this past weekend. The Ice Dogs were able to take the first two games in the series winning the first 2-1 in overtime and taking game two 3-1. So far in this series Strome has only been held to 1 goal. He does still have 11 points in 8 games so far this postseason which are pretty solid stats to have. The series continues tonight in Niagara.