NHL Mailbag: New York Islanders, solving the Central, what ifs, and more

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 03: Tom Kuhnhackl #14 of the New York Islanders pushed the puck up the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 03, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 03: Tom Kuhnhackl #14 of the New York Islanders pushed the puck up the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 03, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Dinner Time

1. Brent Burns

Brent Burns seems like an extremely fascinating person. He loves snakes and he regularly takes his family on trips around the country in an RV. That sounds precisely like something I would do. Burns is probably full of amazing stories and hilarious jokes. Not to mention he’s crazy enough to be attacked by a cheetah. I’d probably ask him about his favorite national parks. Burns is a huge fan of parks and so am I.

2. Ilya Bryzgalov

Ilya Bryzgalov is one of my favorite players of all-time. It has nothing to do with what he did on the ice. Bryzgalov was hilarious in interviews. Like all goalies, he was a bit crazy. But I don’t think there’s been one as lovable, yet off the wall, as Bryzgalov.

He’s amazing with words and he’s one of the smartest players who’s ever been around. I’d probably ask him to give me some advice about life. Bryzgalov seems like someone who would be able to give me a great answer. Or at least a funny one.

3. Patrick Sharp

Is it possible to hate Patrick Sharp? He’s such a likable guy. He’s charismatic, funny, smart, and he probably has some great stories. Also, I won’t kid myself, I’d like to get some tips from him on how to be stunningly handsome.