"There's still that competition there," Pulock said after the first day of minicamp. "It doesn't give me a free spot. I'm still fighting every inch for a spot, so things really haven't changed that way. But I guess it's one less prospect fighting for that one spot."

The first day of camp saw Dal Colle and Barzal skate on the same line, with Sebastian Collberg rounding out the unit. Both Dal Colle and Barzal are expected to be impact players with the Islanders, but the two began the week-long camp at much different points in their hockey careers.

On day two, the Islanders came away with five defenseman to replenish the team's blue line prospects. They even managed to make a bit of history with the selection of Andong Song, the first Chinese born player to be drafted by an NHL team.

The 2015 draft for the Islanders was one in which they could pick the best players available and not for need. They already have a strong group of prospects in the system and now they have the building blocks to make the team very good for many years to come.

Sundstrom was drafted 50th overall in the 2011 draft by the Islanders. He has spent the previous three seasons playing in the AHL with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He also appeared in 11 games with the Islanders during the 2013-14 season. In 72 games this year, he recorded seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points. During the 2013-14 season Sundstrom scored eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 40 games.

His best statistical year came during his first pro season in North American when he put up 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) in 59 games.

The news comes as a surprise since it would appear the 22-year old defenseman would fit the Islanders defensive system. Russo has developed into a good offensive defenseman, who was a big part of the Fighting Irish's success. During his senior campaign, Russo recorded 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 40 games and was named to the CCM Hockey All-American team. Russo's 41 points were the most by a defenseman in the Hockey East conference. He also led the NCAA conference in goals by a defenseman.

Russo finished the season a plus-13 as well.

The Islanders' prospect made an impressive spin-o-rama, no-look pass to set up ?a goal in Monday's 6-2 win for the Niagara Ice Dogs. The play occurred in the second period of game three of an OHL playoff series between the Ice Dogs and Ottawa 67's. Ho-Sang did a 360-degree spin and then made the no-look pass to to Dan Maletta, who scored the goal.

THREE STARS OF THE WEEK

Anthony Duclair, LW ? The 19-year-old forward is the only Junior-eligible player remaining in Rangers Training Camp. In his preseason debut on Friday night against Chicago, Duclair registered two points (one goal, one assist), including the game-winning goal, and tied for the team lead with five shots on goal. Through New York?s first two preseason games, he is tied for the team lead in goals (one), ranks second in points (points), and is tied for second in assists (one).

RANGERS PROSPECT REPORT: SEPT. 12 ? SEPT. 21

FAB FIVE

1:19PM: The Hockey News Yearbook has the Rangers 30th in the NHL in prospects based on their "Future Watch" issue from the spring.

8/14/14 | 10:34AM: The Rangers are ranked 28th in Corey Pronman's rankings of each organizations "prospect pipeline." (ESPN Insider)

Overall it was a success for everyone one involved. The players enjoyed the chance to play a competitive game, the fans got to see hockey in july and the Islanders were able to get 4,000 fans to come to Nassau Coliseum in the middle of summer.

As for evaluating talent during Thursday night's scrimmage -- or for that matter during the course of the week long mini camp -- it is always a challenge. These camps are for the coaches to learn a little bit about the players and instill in them a little bit of what NHL life is like. For the players it's the same thing. They are getting to know the organization and learning what it takes to be a pro athlete.

The fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft spent last season in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings, where he?won the memorial cup and was named MVP of the WHL Championships. Now Reinhart's goal is to make it in the professional ranks.

It is widely believed that Reinhart will make the Islanders roster on opening night and a trip to Bridgeport would not be how he wants to begin the year.

Though the fifth overall pick may never play an NHL contest in Uniondale, it was the first look at what will be in the Isles future. The talented prospect took part in the second on-ice skate during Tuesday's camp and?admitted he was a little nervous coming into his first session with his new team.

"I was definitely pretty anxious coming in," he said. "Now that I got it out of the way it's kind of a load off my shoulders for sure. But it was good."

Michael Dal Colle:?The 2014 fifth overall draft pick will take his first spin on the Coliseum ice in an Islander uniform. Dal Colle was the consensus choice for the Isles to take at five. He is still at least a year away from making the jump to the NHL, but Dal Colle will be a big part of the Islanders offense in the future. During his 2013-14 OHL season with the Oshawa generals he scored 39 goals and 56 points in 67 games. His big size and stickhandling ability make him a threat in the offensive zone. It will be interesting to see that on display at mini camp, especially during Thursday night's Blue and White Scrimmage. Dal Colle has been pegged as a potential winger of the future to play alongside John Tavares.

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The following players will attend:

Forwards:

• Center: Nickolas Latta, Vinni Lettieri, Kevin Rooney, Michael St. Croix, Adam Tambellini, Steven Fogarty, Matt Neal, Eric Neiley
• LW: Anthony Duclair, Chris McCarthy, Bryan Moore, Richard Nejezchleb
• RW: Pavel Buchnevich, Kevin Duane, Ryan Haggerty, Keegan Iverson, Michael Kantor, Logan Nelson, Josh Nicholls.

Bats/Throws:?Left/Right

Height/Weight:? 6?6?, 200 lbs

Height/Weight: 6?2?, 210 lbs

Acquired:?In trade with Blue Jays with Noah Syndergaard, Wuilmer Becerra and John Buck for R.A. Dickey, Mike Nickeas and Josh Thole

Height/Weight:?6?0?, 185

Acquired:?NDFA 1/20/11

Height/Weight:? 6?2?, 200

Acquired:? NDFA 7/27/07

Bats/Throws:?Right/Right

Height/Weight:?6?3?, 190

Height/Weight:?6?2?, 195 lbs

Acquired:?1st rd #13 overall (East HS)

Height/Weight:?6?2?, 192 lbs

Acquired:?2nd rd ?09 (Ward Melville HS)

Height/Weight:? 6?0?/185 lbs

Acquired:?1st rd - 11th overall (Serra HS)

Height/Weight:?6?2?, 170 lbs

Acquired:? NDFA 7/2/12

Bats/Throws:? Right/Right

Height/Weight:? 5?10?/150 lbs

#11 ? C Kevin Plawecki?Bats/Throws:?Right/Right

#12 ? SS Gavin Cecchini

Just to be clear, Fulmer's best fastball and best slider are better than Ynoa's. However, Ynoa slips in front of Fulmer because he locates much better. Add these two together - Fulmer's fastball and slide and Ynoa's control and feel for a changeup - and that's a guy who would ?be a top 5 prospect in the system.

#13 ? RHP Gabriel Ynoa

#15 ? Vic Black

Bats/Throws:? Right/Right

18 ? RHP Jeff Walters

Bats/Throws:? Right/Right

#20 ? LHP Jack Leathersich

Bats/Throws:? Left/Left

#22 CF Champ Stuart

Bats/Throws:?Right/Right

#24 RHP Luis Cessa

This trio begins the fun part of the rankings.

#29 ? C Juan Centeno

#31 ? 2B LJ Mazzilli

#37 - RHP Akeel Morris

Bats/Throws:? Right/Right

I probably could have put any of the Mets' major international signings from last year in the last few spots. However, in general, I wait until after a guy has played his first year in a domestic rookie league to rank a player, or, in the case of Amed Rosario last year, it was clear he would play stateside in the following season. To justify the uncertainty of putting a 16-year-old who has yet to play his first professional game and might still be a year or two away from even playing on US soil, I want to see monster potential.

So our list this year starts with two 19-year-olds who are years away from the big leagues. Their group: Infielders who Can't Legally Drink.

This is the diciest of my position lists. Many of these pitchers are still working as starters in the minor leagues. The idea is that they are more likely to be productive Major League relievers than starters.

We started the pitching look with left-handed starters?here?and relievers here. For the position players, we go:?center fielders,?corner outfielders,?third base,?shortstops,??catcher,?first base?and?second base.

There just are not very many guys working out of the bullpens in the Mets system who throw from the left side.

LHP ? Relievers1. Jack Leathersich

We started the pitching look with left-handed starters here. For the position players, we go:?center fielders,?corner outfielders,?third base,?shortstops,??catcher,?first base?and?second base.

This series does a few things: it organizes my thoughts before I publish my organizational rankings and lets you into my process. Remember, our key rule is that I'm only listing a player once - at his best position in the Majors.