Armed with the fifth and 35th overall picks, the Islanders came away from that weekend in Philadelphia with two franchise players: Ilya Sorokin and Devon Toews.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/08/24/garth-snow-talks-draft-picks-that-altered-islanders-trajectory/

Ilya Sorokin defends the net as Mike Reilly blocks Connor McMichael’s shot during the Islanders’ win.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/29/sports/islanders-bounce-back-with-convincing-win-over-capitals/

It’s already playing out, with general managers signing star players like Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin to extensions knowing the cap is going up.

Source: https://www.lacombeexpress.com/news/nhl-salary-cap-boom-coming-in-summer-of-2024/

Jake Guentzel scoring one of his two goals on Ilya Sorokin during the Islanders' loss.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/27/sports/islanders-hammered-in-ugly-blowout-loss-to-penguins/

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, rght, deflects a puck hit by the Kings’ Carl Grundstrom (91) during the second period on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/03/14/kings-remain-hot-bury-islanders-with-4-goal-2nd-period/

New York Islanders – Part of the vast group of almost-in, almost-out teams, the Isles will at least be in every game that Ilya Sorokin plays.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/08/preseason-nhl-power-rankings/