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New York Islanders: Five Players Who Need The All-Star Break

By Matt O'Leary
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders reacts during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders reacts during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 29: Metropolitan Division All-Stars players look on against the Pacific Division All-Stars during the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Tournament Final between the Pacific Division All-Stars and the Metropolitan Division All-Stars at Staples Center on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

With the NHL All-Star game this weekend, there’s a league-wide break for those that aren’t going. Here are five New York Islanders players that could use the break.

The New York Islanders go into the All-Star Beak two points out of the second spot of the Metropolitan Division. That’s right just two points separate them at seventh and the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second spot. It’s been a tough uphill battle at this point, but they’re still right in the mix.

They’re battered and bruised and a little worse for wear. But with another 30+ games to play on the schedule the Islanders could (and should) very much make the playoffs this season. But to do so they’ll need the entire team playing their A-Game.

The offense is going to have to continue being one of the best in the league (currently ranked second), and the defense is going to have to step up to the level of the forward core. (The defense is the worst in the league by-the-way).

With that in mind, there are five players on the New York Islanders roster that could use the rest more than others. We’d love for John Tavares and Josh Bailey to get some rest, but the two are headed to Tampa Bat to represent the Isles.

Leaving us fewer names to consider as we make this list.

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