New York Islanders

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 18: Valtteri Filppula #51 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck during the second period of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on October 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Raining on the Valtteri Filppula Parade

New York Islanders: Anders Lee named team captain

New York Islanders sign Luca Sbisa to ill-advised one-year deal

New York Islanders preview: Mathew Barzal leads group of misfits

EAST MEADOW, NY - JUNE 28: New York Islanders Forward Oliver Wahlstrom (25) skates during New York Islanders Mini Camp and the Blue and White Scrimmage on June 28, 2018, at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Top 10 Prospects Entering 2018

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New York Islanders: 3 key players for next season

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 17: Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz looks on in the first period of play during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals on February 17, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Barry Trotz effect is already noticed

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 20: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Barclays Center on March 20, 2018 in New York City. New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders should move Brock Nelson to wing

BROOKLYN, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Calgary Flames Left Wing Ryan Lomberg (56) and New York Islanders Left Wing Ross Johnston (52) mix it up late in the first period of a regular season NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the New York Islanders on February 11, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders re-sign enforcer Ross Johnston

MAGNITOGORSK, RUSSIA - AUGUST 22, 2016: Metallurg Magnitogorsk's Jan Kovar in their 2016/2017 KHL Regular Season ice hockey match against CSKA Moscow at Metallurg Arena. Metallurg Magnitogorsk won 3-2. Andrei Serebryakov/TASS (Photo by Andrei SerebryakovTASS via Getty Images)

New York Islanders sign KHL star Jan Kovar to one-year deal

TORONTO, ON- JANUARY 31 - New York Islanders captain John Tavares in the third period in Toronto on Wednesday. 2018. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

New York Islanders and John Tavares deserved better than each other

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 30: Head coach Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals speaks to the media after his team's 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Two of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on May 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New York Islanders hire Barry Trotz as head coach

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Lou Lamoriello of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Lou Lamoriello Continues to Reshape the Franchise

TORONTO, ON - MAY 15: Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Marlies gives instructions to his players against the Syracuse Crunch during game 6 action in the Division Final of the Calder Cup Playoffs on May 15, 2017 at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Marlies beat the Crunch 2-1 to tie the series 3-3. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

New York Islanders should hire Sheldon Keefe as their next head coach

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: New York Islanders head coach Doug Weight addresses the media following a 6-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens at Barclays Center on March 2, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: 3 head coach candidates to replace Doug Weight

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Garth Snow of the New York Islanders talks on the phone during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Garth Snow and Doug Weight Relieved of Duties

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 07: Thomas Greiss #1 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by teammates John Tavares #91 and Anthony Beauvillier #72 following an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders should trade up in 2018 NHL Draft

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 07: Thomas Greiss #1 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by teammates John Tavares #91 and Anthony Beauvillier #72 following an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Building a Future

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New York Islanders face critical offseason after disappointing season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 04: Wayne Simmonds

New York Islanders: A Dynasty In Disrepair

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New York Islanders Failed John Tavares At the Trade Deadline

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: John Tavares

New York Islanders Must Be Active At Trade Deadline

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: General manager Garth Snow of the New York Islanders talks on the phone during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Is This Garth Snow’s Final Stand?

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 31: Scott Mayfield #42 of the New York Islanders stretches prior to the game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders sign Scott Mayfield to five-year extension

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New York Islanders: Examining Goaltending Woes

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 01: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders in action against the Ottawa Senators at Barclays Center on December 1, 2017 in New York City. Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 6-5. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: John Tavares future likely depends on arena deal

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New York Islanders: Evaluating Nick Leddy’s Norris Trophy Chances

ST. LOUIS, MO - NOVEMBER 11: New York Islanders' Anders Lee, center, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game. The New York Islanders defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on November 11, 2017, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: 3 Issues They Must Address