New York Islanders confront playoff uncertainty after Alexander Romanov’s season-ending injury—will new defensive trade targets spark a turnaround or jeopardize the team’s future? Gil Martin breaks down the Islanders’ pressing need for physicality on the blue line, evaluates trade options like Louis Crevier and Simon Nemec, and warns against sacrificing valuable first-round picks for short-term fixes.
Key topics include Adam Boqvist’s shaky role, evolving roster moves involving Anders Lee, JG Pageau, Casey Cizikas, and Anthony Duclair, and the impact of the Flyers and Capitals’ upcoming divisional clashes. Gil Martin spotlights power play woes and outlines GM Matthew Darche’s vision for building a perennial Cup contender. Can Ilya Sorokin’s resurgence ignite a postseason run, or is strategic patience the recipe for sustainable success? Don’t miss this incisive look at the Islanders’ playoff odds and front office philosophy.
All this and more on today’s Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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2 Comments
not much out there. could call up 36 who isn't physical. or give up a lot to get r. andersson. wings would probably give isles two pennies to take holl off of their hands. where are 5 and 11 these days when you need them? lack of depth, sagging pp, dried up scoring, and too much reliance on 30-again = isles still not ready to be a playoff team ready to make some noise
Hi Steven. Who is 36 Travis Mitchell? We haven't seen what he can do yet. I don't really think Marshall Warren or Mitchell are there any of the 25yr olds at Bridgeport are long term solutions. They are stop gaps. Darche needs to scour rosters an find a 23-26 year old useful dman that can be with us moving forward. Then possibly we can feel comfortable moving the likes of puloch pelech Mayfield