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New York Islanders Podcast: Honest Expectations for Michael Dal Colle

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Dal Colle #71 of the New York Islanders waits for a second period faceoff against the New Jersey Devils at the Barclays Center on September 23, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Michael Dal Colle #71 of the New York Islanders waits for a second period faceoff against the New Jersey Devils at the Barclays Center on September 23, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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The New York Islanders fifth overall pick in 2014 is finally with the NHL squad, on an emergency basis. Matt and Mitch talk about what we can honestly expect from him.

There were only two players drafted in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft that had yet to play an NHL game. One was the Colorado Avalanche’s Conner Bleackley and the New York Islanders Michael Dal Colle.

Dal Colle was drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders with a fantastic junior career. In his 130 games pre-draft he put up 143 points. After his draft he added another 173 points in 116 games. He looked like the real deal. At least at the junior level.

At the AHL Dal Colle hasn’t exactly caught on. He’s doing fine. Not great. Just fine. And being “fine” won’t get you a call up to the big league.

But thanks to injuries, and his recent good form, Dal Colle is up with the Islanders. He’s played a few games and again, has looked “fine”. He hasn’t been a difference maker or even a net-positive for the team, but he also hasn’t been a net negative.

For a player looking to break out of the AHL and into the NHL is that good enough? What should we be expecting form Michael Dal Colle’s time with the Islanders?

What Else Do We Talk About?

Not only did we talk about Michal Dal Colle, but we went over a few other topics as well:

    • What do we think of the Islanders last three games vs. the Rangers, Canadiens, and Devils?
    • Jaroslav Halak: how has he looked recently? Better, worse, the same? What do some analytics tell us about his performances?
    • Josh Ho-Sang was in the news again, and it wasn’t flattering headlines….again. What needs to be done to finally put this situation to bed

Next: Isles Should Work Red Wings For Trade

Remember that on February 2nd 2018 Matt and Mitch will be hosting a live show at the South Hempstead Fire Department. So save the date!

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