Draft: Islanders Select Robbie Russo With the 94th Overall Pick

The New York Islanders have selected defenseman Robbie Russo with the 94th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Russo is a smaller D'man, only 6 foot and 180 lbs.  Has a bit of an offensive upside as well putting up some decent numbers last year.

AT: Russo's known as a complete package, eerily similar to Matt Donovan who signed with the Isles last season. He's very good at everything but doesn't really excel at any one area. Could make for a solid bottom pairing guy in a few years, but right now he needs to develop. He's reliable in his own end without being flashy about it and that's what's most important for a D-man at this point. Good pick by Snow.

CH: I had this guy pegged at #50, so getting him at #95 makes me happy. He wasn't great last year, but had a very good U-18 for the Americans in Germany. He'll have plenty of time to develop both his size and his game over the next few years. He will also play with Islanders prospect Anders Lee at Notre Dame, which is a program on the rise. Overall, a good value pick at 95.