Islanders won't be able to sign Robbie Russo:
Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday
Appears #Isles will not be signing D Robbie Russo, 2011 4th rd pick. 2nd team NCAA All-American at Notre Dame this season. Will become FA.
6'0'' Right shooting offensive d-man. Was just over a point a game in his senior season.
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=38628
Has a pretty good pedigree:
- NCAA (CCHA) All-Rookie Team 11/12
- NCAA (CCHA) Champion 12/13
- NCAA (East) Second All-American Team 14/15
- NCAA (Hockey East) First All-Star Team 14/15
- U17 WHC Gold Medal 09/10
- U18 WJC Gold Medal 10/11
- U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team 10/11