The New York Islanders' ascent to the top has rejuvenated interest among fans across Long Island and in many cases has shocked the rest of the league, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't consider some moves to prepare for a Stanley Cup run in 2014-15.
Their skill at the front of the lineup, depth and Jaroslav Halak's solid play in net has contributed to a balanced attack. What would happen if John Tavares or Brock Nelson was hurt, though? Could the Islanders afford to rely on Chad Johnson in net for a decent stretch? Can they upgrade down the middle without giving up too much?
These are all questions general manager Garth Snow needs to consider. With that being said, who's the most likely to be dealt as a trade chip, should Snow seek to bolster his roster for the playoff push?
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New York Islanders Most Likely to Be Traded in 2014-15
January 3rd, 2015 by Jameson Sempey Leave a reply »
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