New York Islanders Roundtable: Over/Under 100 points

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Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) scores past New York Islanders goalie Jean-Francois Berube (30) during the shootout at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1 in the shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Lizza

The New York Islanders will hit at least 100 points for the third consecutive season. The main reason being the Islanders depth in between the pipes and on the blue line will have them in just about every game.

Is there a team in the NHL deeper in goal than the Islanders? Many teams would be thrilled to have J.F. Berube as their back-up goaltender. He is third on the Isles depth chart. Jaroslav Halak showed in the World Cup he is a #1 goaltender in this league. Thomas Greiss proved last year he can take over the reigns if Halak goes down with an injury.

The Islanders run eight deep regarding NHL defenseman. The top five is the usual suspects of the last couple of seasons in Travis Hamonic, Johnny Boychuk, Nick Leddy, Calvin de Haan, and Thomas Hickey. The Islanders signed Dennis Seidenberg for insurance but also have talented youngsters Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech.

With the talent and depth the Islanders have from a defensive standpoint, a 100 point season is in the offering for 2016-17.