The Islanders seem to have the worst luck of any NHL franchise.
Toronto Maple Leaf fans in the audience are struggling to stifle screams and the Phoenix Coyotes never seem to be able to dodge extinction worries, but it's true.
Key injuries, missed opportunities, weird/bad decisions, and performances leaving a lot to be desired have dogged this franchise.
Of course, everyone first points to Rick DiPietro: Great goalie, dumb contract and not healthy (fingers crossed for this year).
Last year, there was the season-ending injury to Doug Weight; now there's the shoulder injury that's felled Mark Streit and even Kyle Okposo.
In the span of a calendar year, the Isles have lost their starting goalie, captain, and All-Star defenseman to injuries.
At least the Leafs have someone to blame for their misfortunes:
1. James Wisniewski Does Well, but He's No Mark Streit
Wisniewski has never gotten the opportunity to be a feature offensive defenseman, so this is his chance.
Unfortunately, the production value would be higher if Streit was still in the lineup.
With a chance to quar ...
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