New York Islanders Daily: Youth Shines In Preseason Win

The New York Islanders youth movement was put on full display in Brooklyn last night. Both Josh Ho-Sang and Mathew Barzal shined.

With the New York Islanders trying to get back to the playoffs many fans, myself included, were clamoring for Garth Snow to make a move. Garth was able to land Jordan Eberle in an absolute steal of a trade but that was essentially it for acquiring NHL level assets.

So, the Islanders will be forced to rely on youth in 2017-2018. So far, the Isles youth has looked fantastic in the preseason. Last night was a prime example of it.

Josh Ho-Sang and Brock Nelson were recently paired together on a new look line. It has potential to work wonders and we saw why on their first shift of the night. Josh Ho-Sang was able to use his speed and set up Brock Nelson to nail in an easy rebound.

We know how frustrating Brock Nelson can be, but Ho-Sang can really complement his game. Ho-Sang’s speed and playmaking ability will allow Brock to put that wrister on display.

That wasn’t the only sweet play from the Islanders youth. Check out this beauty from Mathew Barzal:

Barzal showed off his electrifying speed with that goal to give the Isles a two-goal lead. This new look, Doug Weight coached, Islander team is easy to like. They play fast and they create a ton of offensive chances. One thing for certain, this years team will put up points. Watch out for the youth movement in Brooklyn.

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