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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
Islanders Prospect Alex Jefferies & the Growing Pains of the AHL

Islanders Prospect Alex Jefferies & the Growing Pains of the AHL

We often see highlights of a prospect’s performance and hope or anticipate they will be in the NHL soon enough. A few elite talents do that, but they are the exceptions.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 25
Islanders’ Propsect Alex Jefferies is Uniquely Situated This Season

Islanders’ Propsect Alex Jefferies is Uniquely Situated This Season

The New York Islanders may have traded away many of their early draft picks in recent seasons to enhance the NHL roster, but general manager Lou Lamoriello has done an impressive job at finding talent in the later rounds.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Islanders’ 2024 Offseason Prospect Profile: Alex Jefferies

Alex Jefferies is a 6-foot, 194-pound right-shot winger who was drafted 121st by the New York Islanders in the 2020 NHL Draft. He is 22 years old and has spent the past four seasons with Merrimack College of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 19, 2024
Islanders’ sign Henrik Tikkanen and Alex Jefferies to two-year, entry-level contracts

Islanders’ sign Henrik Tikkanen and Alex Jefferies to two-year, entry-level contracts

New York Islanders announced Friday that they have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen and forward Alex Jefferies to two-year, entry-level contracts that begin in 2024-25.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2024
Islanders sign pair of prospects to entry-level contracts

Islanders sign pair of prospects to entry-level contracts

While they wait for the start of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders have signed a pair of prospects to entry-level contracts.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / March 20, 2024

Islanders Sign 2024 Hobey Baker Award Nominee Alex Jefferies

It was announced Wednesday, March 20, that the Bridgeport Islanders signed Alex Jefferies to an amateur tryout. The struggling Bridgeport team will not be making the AHL playoffs this season, but this signing means far more than that.

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