Andrei Pedan News

As the season winds down, all of the playoff possibilities and scenarios suddenly take a narrowed focus.

Another prospect joins the pro system: New York Islanders 2011 draft pick has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level deal after leaving the University of Denver.

We discussed Mark Streit plenty yesterday , and we'll discuss him plenty more today as the New York Islanders face the prospect of passing through the NHL trade deadline without having their captain's name on a contract beyond this season.

In the excitement of the moment it's easy to inflate the importance of good news, but here we are: The New York Islanders have re-signed one of their top defensemen, in a move many thought impossible because it would jeopardize their formulaic power ranking quips at the expense of the franchise.