Kieffer Bellows

Bellows has yet to even play in an AHL game, but he remains one of the best prospects in the Islanders organization. Now 20 years old, he amassed 41 goals and 74 points in 56 games with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL last season. The phenom's two-way game was on full display, as he posted an immaculate plus-40 rating at juniors -- that isn't as important as goal scoring to fantasy owners, but young prospects typically don't play regularly in the NHL until they prove they aren't a liability in their own defensive end. Furthermore, he plays a physical style that has seen him average more than one PIM per game in each of his last four seasons. Bellows is still a year or two away from reaching the big stage in a full-time capacity, but he qualifies as a fine stash for those involved in dynasty leagues.

Bellows was the 19th overall pick for the Islanders in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He has NHL bloodlines as his father Brian scored 485 goals during his NHL career. Most compare the son to the father and see a similar player. Bellows has the potential to be a perennial 30-goal scorer but his overall game does need work. What he will give the Isles however is something they seem to be lacking with their other top forward prospects, a bulldozer. Bellows is not afraid to play a physical game as he isn't afraid to play in the corners and along the boards and that may end up being just as important to the Isles as his goal scoring ability. His NHL timetable is at least a year or two away but when he does come up it will likely be on the fourth line where he will have to prove that he deserves to be moved up to a scoring line.