Can the New York Islanders’ draft lottery luck reshape their future? With a 3.5% chance at the top pick, the stakes are high for the Islanders in the NHL draft lottery. This episode explores the potential impact of landing a top prospect and how it could transform the team’s trajectory.
We also dive into the analysis of Brock Nelson’s trade to the Colorado Avalanche and its implications for the Islanders’ cap space and future signings. The episode also tackles the buzz around Mathew Barzal’s trade rumors and his challenging season, while celebrating Ziggy Palffy’s legacy as the last true sniper for the team.
Join the conversation to uncover how these developments could redefine the New York Islanders’ path forward. Listen now for exclusive insights and strategic breakdowns.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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this team went downhill since signing zach parise and kyle palmieri
There's only 1 player in the mid to late 90s that scored goals and that's Mr. Palffy
I did the draft lottery simulator. It took nine tries for isles to win it. Got backed up to 11 or 12 as well so that will probably be the outcome for isles. sj won it the most. b's a couple of times. hawks, flyers, rags also won. Isles need a lot of balls for next years mckenna '26 lottery. You will see a lot of ugly hockey next season and sneaky tank jobs for mckenna.
I think Nelson was the relatively small or an anticipated risk for the Avs, at least compared to the way they must’ve been totally baffled when Rantanen ended up in Dallas after they had traded him to Carolina and comes back to single-handedly eliminate them in the first round!
Chicago will take Barzal, I’m all for trading bad contracts and players that have Aged Out, My Choice in return turn would be quality Top Prospects, I’m a believer in Farm Teams, we need a General Manager that’s going to pay attention to Bridge Port, thank you Gil !!!
Isles seem to play just as well without Barzal in the lineup. Move him and get some young guys.
The Islanders should magically get the 1 st overall pick for the NHL’s last minute cancellation of the All Star Game! Islanders won the Nelson trade! We need to trade to open up salary to get draft picks, and prospects! This includes trading Barzal! Trading Barzal to the Habs for the 16th and 17 th picks plus a prospect or player! 5 first round picks in 2 years is a big deal! You can rebuild and grow your prospects! If you have cash you can always add a UFA! Matt is a star but not a superstar!
Good 🌄 Gil. How are you? The last deal Lou Lamoriello made when he traded Brock Nelson to CO, AND IT WORKED OUT TO FOR THE ISLANDERS. I want to 👀 the Islanders to move up on the Draft Lottery. The San Jose 🦈 has a strong chance to pick 1st. The Islanders need a GM before they have the actual draft. Whether it's a rebuild or retool, it's still an improvement. The Avs let the 🌟 comeback. I'm confused about something. When the 🌟 got penalized with a double minor for roughing on the Avalanche player that's one thing, but this guy was bleeding , and I thought when blood in drawn, it's an automatic 5 minutes. It's just a rumor that Barzy wants out. Yes, it was a disappointing year only because he's been hurt. HAPPY 🎂, ZIGGY. The closest thing to a sniper since Mike Bossy. To this day, I still think Mike Milbury shouldn't have traded him, CAP SPACE OR NOT. He scored a 🎩trick and an assist in a win over the Bruins. Hear from you later, Gil. It's ⌚️for nostalgia, and I hope go back to talk about May 24th, 1980. Now, LET'S GO ISLANDERS.
My biggest concern is timing. There are some good coaches available, but they will probably be scooped up before we sign a GM.
Other than his FO% tanking in 2 games, Brock was pretty much what I expected. A strong defensive center who would make some plays. I don't understand why the Avs used him as the deep / net front guy for most of the series. That isn't his game.
Barzal is our favorite player….never ever trade him!!! After that press conference in 2021 he’ll always be an Islander..always. Just the essence of excellence and class.
Barzal is a good 2-3 rd liner he can skate and he is average on everything else the islanders need a true couple of goal scorers they havent had that in years and than barzal would be more affective skate around and set the goal scorers up
I am curious. Not a NYI fan but watch their games and here is a question for NYI fans. So you think with this current roster a retool is possible or is a rebuild better? I ask this with the caveat to please remember at least in hockey it seems like ppl confuse tear down, rebuild and retool. To my eye the Isles feel not very far away and very far away. What I mean is they have some good players but lack that “player” so it would be so easy for them to stay in the worst place in sports. The mushy middle. Any thoughts appreciated.
Gotta say Gil, if I was Barzal I’d be happy that Lou is gone. Barzal has stated he doesn’t like barely getting into the playoffs and we all saw Lou was fine with it. I think Barzal will have a massive season next year
Say, I can't fathom how you equate the Isles "winning the trade with the Avs" since Colorado happened to lose in dramatic fashion to Dallas. Avs failed to proceed with Nelson, so the Isles won out?? What the Isles got for Brock did not in the least change with the Avs outcome regardless! So, the logic escapes me.
Good morning team! Gil, in all seriousness, a few players, and we all know what players I mean, including but not limited to Barzal, should NEVER be traded, let go, what have you. It's insane to think we can be a contending team without Barzy. I can't say that enough. Looking forward to the lottery and draft. Bring it on, can't wait. Fingers crossed we move up a few spots. Thank you, Sir for what you do. Keeping the hockey season alive, even through the off season. I need to forget about the double header screw up by the Mets yesterday! Everyone, have a great day! Talk to you all again tomorrow. Until then.. Let's Go Islanders!!
Islanders never have a real super star JT was kinda and we lost him for nothing and barzal is not a super star sorry
They pointed out Gil that the current Avalanche GM is not the one who built the Stanley cup. They move Rantenen far away, who could imagine that would happen to burn them. I wonder how healthy Landeskog was. Makar needs to improve his coverage IMO. Marner to Chicago. Gotta a ways to go after watching pinpoint shots and tips from different players in these playoffs. They need a new front office now to do this draft! If Barzy is upset at Lou leaving, you have to question his judgment. Barzy needs a coach to raise his game. He often doesnt know what to do and also lack of talent. How about a trade to Nashville Trotz reunion?
Gil that's why i said mid season we all knew they weren't going anywhere trade whoever you can get picks probably would have finished in bottom 5
Barzal is overrated dump him for picks
The Nelson trade didn't backfire. He played fine. IF the other players were doing well and he wasn't, sure…but they all didn't play as they should have. The REAL mistake was letting go of Rantannen. They HAD this in their pocket…and they screwed it up.