Ben Shelley: Islanders' momentum halted in 2-0 loss to Capitals

Brett Lindros for the HOF.

John Tonelli for HOF

Josh Bailey for the HOF.

Skeeter Teal for the HOF

When the Islanders struggled on their opening season 13 game road trip. I thought a few trades were in order.

I have since come to the conclusion that the Islanders should stand pat. Evaluate the rest of the season and find the players that are the future. Move the ones that are not and collect assets for 2022. Target free agents that will fill the needs and holes.

I am just being realistic. For this team to make the playoffs it has to go 42-10 over the next 52. It is just the reality. Unfortunately , I do not see that happening. Not after what I saw against the Caps.

To many obstacles this season. I do not think any team in the league could achieve this task.

Mats Hallin for the HOF

Dont know how many of you pay attention to the poll in this story. I think I read it wrong. I think Palmeiri being out has been a huge impact. IN a POSITIVE way. Keep him in the pressbox and let the kids play!!! He has been , by far, the worst signing and most disappointing Islander this year.

Josh Bailey for the HOF.
- Cptmjl

If the Islanders are truly out of mathematically, I move the following players
Chara, Greene, Bailey, Varly, Palmieri, Pariesi, Casey, Clutter, Martin

Depending on the offer, I move the following players
AB, Mayfield, Salo, Aho

Untouchables
Barzal, Pullock, Pelech, Dobson. Walhstrom, Lee, JGP, Sorokin, Nelson

If the Islanders are truly out of mathematically, I move the following players
Chara, Greene, Bailey, Varly, Palmieri, Pariesi, Casey, Clutter, Martin

Depending on the offer, I move the following players
AB, Mayfield, Salo, Aho

Untouchables
Barzal, Pullock, Pelech, Dobson. Walhstrom, Lee, JGP, Sorokin, Nelson
- Nfdbulldawg

You’d move Mayfield!?!

Who would you replace him with?

You’d move Mayfield!?!

Who would you replace him with?
- Wildschwein

Mayfield for Jesse Puljujarvi.

Mayfield for Jesse Puljujarvi.
- TurdFergeson

You’d move Mayfield!?!

Who would you replace him with?
- Wildschwein

Churchyrn of course.

Churchyrn of course.
- Cptmjl

- Wildschwein

You’re thinking about it though…

McDavid for Barzal, Sorokin, Dobson and a first.

McDavid for Barzal, Sorokin, Dobson and a first.
- TurdFergeson

Replace Sorokin with Varlamov and you have yourself a deal.

Replace Sorokin with Varlamov and you have yourself a deal.
- Cptmjl

- TurdFergeson

Add a 6th rd pick with Varlamov that will seal the deal. If we MUST we’ll throw a “future considerations” in as well.

Add a 6th rd pick with Varlamov that will seal the deal. If we MUST we’ll throw a “future considerations” in as well.
- Cptmjl

You forgot to throw in Bailey. Every Islander trade must include Bailey.

You forgot to throw in Bailey. Every Islander trade must include Bailey.
- JimmyP

You’re thinking about it though…
- TurdFergeson

A smidge, yes…

When the Islanders struggled on their opening season 13 game road trip. I thought a few trades were in order.

I have since come to the conclusion that the Islanders should stand pat. Evaluate the rest of the season and find the players that are the future. Move the ones that are not and collect assets for 2022. Target free agents that will fill the needs and holes.

I am just being realistic. For this team to make the playoffs it has to go 42-10 over the next 52. It is just the reality. Unfortunately , I do not see that happening. Not after what I saw against the Caps.

To many obstacles this season. I do not think any team in the league could achieve this task.
- Nfdbulldawg

Eastern conf. Playoff teams are pretty much set.

- Wildschwein

This is seizure inducing.