SAN JOSE, Calif. — Lou Lamoriello understands the urgency for the Islanders to get “younger and better.” The Islanders president/general manager just did not believe that could be done properly prior to Friday’s NHL trade deadline without depleting what he feels is a team that is still a playoff contender.
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. All of the smoke has settled from Friday’s trade deadline. However, there is still plenty to talk about in the rumour mill.
Brock Nelson wasn't the only player the New York Islanders parted ways with in their trade with the Colorado Avalanche.
The New York Islanders made a blockbuster move ahead of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night. They traded Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche for a first-rounder and more after contract negotiations fell through.
The Islanders are preparing to trade center Brock Nelson and the Avalanche are asking about him amid a playoff chase.
The New York Islanders have balanced the playoff bubble for several years; after Monday's 4-0 defeat to the New York Rangers to keep them five points out with
The New York Islanders shipped out Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening. Next on the to-do list was another veteran forward who is a