New York Islanders 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Rumor Round-Up

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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 10: New York Islanders target Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on February 10, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 6-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

The NHL Trade deadline is nearly upon us and with it comes rumors over who the New York Islanders should be pursuing. Here’s a round-up of some of the trade rumors and trade proposals involving the New York Islanders.

Going into the 2018 NHL trade deadline everyone knows exactly what the New York Islanders need; defense. With one of the best offensive records in the league, it’s the back end that’s keeping them from winning games.

The duo of John Tavares and Mathew Barzal down the middle flanked by Anders Lee, Josh Bailey and Jordan Eberle, Anthony Beauvillier respectively have accounted for 125 or 63% of the team’s goals. The Islanders have no problems scoring goals. Its keeping pucks out of their own net where the issues stem.

We know Garth Snow won’t pay to get rentals. He wants players that will make an impact now and for seasons to come. He’s looking for players with term. We also know that Garth isn’t generally active come to the trade deadline. The biggest move he’s made is shipping out Thomas Vanek to Montréal a few years back.

We haven’t received any indication from management as to where the organization is looking to add. Which makes sense, most teams are tight-lipped about their plans. So in absence of any clues we and the rest of the hockey world are left to figure out what would be a good move and what it would look like.

Here are some of the rumors and popular trade proposals out there concerning the New York Islanders and trade deadline activity.