Former Islanders Prospect’s NHL Comeback Dream Looks Over

A once-promising Islanders prospect appears to be closing the book on an NHL comeback, which is usually how a lot of these long shots end once the runway gets too short. The story traces the arc from AHL All-Star status to the hard reality that keeps plenty of careers from ever getting back through the door. In this league, talent gets you noticed, but timing and opportunity usually decide whether the call comes.