New York Islanders

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on March 16, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

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UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 02: Michael Dal Colle #28 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in the third period with Ryan Pulock #6 and Leo Komarov #47 against the Los Angeles Kings at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 2, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Should they really be doing this well?

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 20: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders (l) signals Leo Komarov #47 following his goal against the Anaheim Ducks at NYCB Live at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 20, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut-out the Ducks 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders are this season’s feel good story

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 29: New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates a goal with New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during the second period in a game between the New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario Canada. (Photo by Nick Turchiaro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Mathew Barzal is heating up

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 09: New York Islanders right wing Joshua Ho-Sang (66) skates during warm up before a game between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders on December 9, 2017, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, The Bruins defeated the Islanders 3-1. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Islanders need to give Josh Ho-Sang a chance

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, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders laughs after scuffling with Brandon Crawley #73 of the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2018 in New York City. The Islanders defeated the Rangers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Anders Lee named team captain

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Luca Sbisa #74 of the New York Islanders defends against the Philadelphia Flyers during a preseason game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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

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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

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