Islanders Refuse To Trade Nelson & Ceiling Is Capped By Deadline Silence
We reveal some missed opportunities by the organization at the trade deadline.
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In today’s edition, we discuss the Islander’s lack of activity at the trade deadline and how success might be limited. Also, general manager and president Lou Lamoriello may rather do just about anything else than sell off Brock Nelson.
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Insider: Islanders Would ‘Rather Eat Left Leg’ Than Trade Nelson
March 6, 2024 by Anthony Russo
Those thinking the New York Islanders should cash in on some of their assets over salvaging another season shouldn’t get their hopes up. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts: The Podcast said the front office won’t be hosting a fire sale.
Islanders’ Ceiling Capped by Lou Lamoriello’s Silence
March 8, 2024 by Mike Fink
The trades are coming in hot as many of the notable players have already been moved ahead of the Friday afternoon deadline. Noah Hanifin moved from the Calgary Flames to the Vegas Golden Knights, Adam Henrique was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Edmonton Oilers, and Jake Guentzel was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal.
Islanders’ Missed Opportunities at the 2024 Trade Deadline
March 9, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
This trade deadline was a weird feeling for New York Islanders fans. Last season, they made the biggest splash by adding Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks. Years prior, they have added Kyle Palmieri, Jean Gabriel Pageau, and more. This season, they did nothing. While this may be what was best for the team, trusting their core and reassessing this summer, there were quite a few moves out there they could and should have pursued.