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UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Mason Jobst #66 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 17, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Flyers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Reviewing the Contenders for Final Forward Roster Spots

New York Islanders Mathew Barzal Can Easily Get Mitch Marner Money

New York Islanders Are Projected To Miss The Playoffs

New York Islanders Best Buyout Candidates on Current Roster

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Simon Holmstrom reacts after being selected twenty-third overall by the New York Islanders during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders How Performance Bonuses Work for ELC Contracts

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 11: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a faceoff against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 11, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Maple Leafs 6-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Can Afford 4 First Round Offer Sheet For Mitch Marner

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 17: Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders plays the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on December 17, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Evaluating Player Predictions For 2018-2019

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Kieffer Bellows #20 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during a preseason game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Kieffer Bellows Stars in Game 1 for Bridgeport

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 06: Anders Lee #27 and Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders prepare to play against the Nashville Predators at the Barclays Center on October 06, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Predators defeated the Islanders 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Home Ice Advantage In Playoffs Matters

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Gustav Nyquist #14 of the Detroit Red Wings warms up prior to action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Four Trade Targets Outside From Big Three

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: (l-r) Lane Lambert, Barry Trotz and Scott Gomez of the New York Islanders leave the ice following a win against the St. Louis Blues at the Barclays Center on January 15, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Blues 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Play in Third Period Is A Weakness

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 4:51 of the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Barclays Center on December 28, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Impressive Record When Scoring 3 Goals

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Islanders defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Barry Trotz Is Already The Second Best Coach In Team History

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 18: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Islanders defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Mathew Barzal Doesn’t Have To Shoot More

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during 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)

New York Islanders Trying to Pinpoint Mathew Barzal Struggles

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Barclays Center on November 01, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Don’t Worry About Mathew Barzal

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 14: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on October 14, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sharks 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Brent Burns Won’t Get More for Slew-footing

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 10: Goaltender John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks defends against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on May 10, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Anaheim Ducks John Gibson’s Weakness

Nick Leddy #2 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: What’s Wrong With Nick Leddy?

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders prior to the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Are Embracing The Tank in 2019

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Billy McGregor of Farmingville wears a modified John Tavares jersey prior to the preseason game between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Time For Fans To Move On From Tavares

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 23: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 2:20 of the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at the Barclays Center on December 23, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Mathew Barzal Will Avoid Sophomore Slump

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders reacts in the third period against the Florida Panthers during their game at Barclays Center on March 26, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Penalty Kill Without John Tavares

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders competes in the Enterprise NHL Fastest Skater during the 2018 GEICO NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Making Josh Bailey the Captain

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders scores a goal against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers in the first period during thier game at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Anders Lee Has Teams Best Contract

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during 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)

New York Islanders: One Area Mathew Barzal Must Improve

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: Thomas Greiss #1 of the New York Islanders replaces Jaroslav Halak #41 in the nets during the second period against the Dallas Stars at the Barclays Center on December 13, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Context For How Poorly the Goalies Played

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 29: Rick DiPietro #39 of the New York Islanders skates out to face the San Jose Sharks at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 29, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: What if Rick DiPietro Never Got Hurt