When Mathew Barzal is healthy once again, who will the New York Islanders pull from the lineup to make room for him?
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I dont think he's going to be back any time soon…
Bring Aatu Räty back from canuks
Eklund he sucks
I agree with JG. The eye test has not looked good for play outside the FO circle.
My gut says it's Duke, even though he's playing well. Pageau is a Swiss Army knife, does everything well, and the draws/leadership. No way Pager sits.
I hate to say it but it's probably Eklund due to waivers. At least until they have an injury.
I would not be surprised it would be Holmstrom or Duclair, or a tandem of both. Barzy will end up playing left wing on the first line, to improve scoring.
Send Mclean down and rotate CZ and JP. They are both up there in age and their legs could use the rest.
I think Debier hinted at rotation which is perfect for a team with a bunch of old guys who need a rest and a couple of real young guys like richie and eklund who probably could use a blow as well (really eklund) a full first nhl season is a grind
My guess is Eklund goes down until an injury occurs.
Eklund goes back to AHL….He needs a full year in the AHL to get stronger. No need to rush this kid. These forwards are off the books next year – Palat, Casey, MacLean and Maccelli. Eklund gets a good year in AHL…comes into next year stronger and gets a permenant spot
Stats vs eye test.
Pager and Palat are playing…..well. Numbers dont always tell the story. Sometimes u have to truly understand hockey to see the difference.
Play him with Ritchie and Ecklund and limit their minutes. Sit JGP and move up Schenn.
Or rest Casey and put JGP on the fourth but up their minutes.
I don't think you take one guy out of the lineup. I think DeBoer will rotate guys out. Palat isn't going to play 84 games and even if he could will need breaks to remain fresh. Heineman a game, Duclair a game, Palat a game. He basically said that is what he is going to do with the D.