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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 24: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 24, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Islanders: Kyle Palmieri Expectations For 2021-2022

Islanders: 3 Forgotten Seasons In The Last 10 Years

Islanders: Brock Nelson Expectations For 2021-2022

Islanders: Casey Cizikas Expectations For 2021-2022

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 02: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game winning goal with Jordan Eberle #7,Mathew Barzal #13 and Noah Dobson #8 in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 02, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey.Due to COVID-19 restrictions a limited number of fans are allowed to attend. The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Islanders could have deepest goal-scoring group in NHL

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 21: Brock Nelson #29, Mathew Barzal #13 and Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders warm-up prior to Game Five of the Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on June 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Islanders: Why Kyle Palmieri is an upgrade over Jordan Eberle

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum on June 23, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Scott Mayfield Expectations For 2021-2022

Oct 11, 2018; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Paul LaDue (2) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders To Sign Defenseman Paul LaDue

ST PAUL, MN - APRIL 2: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the game on April 2, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Oilers 3-0. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Islanders Zach Parise will play with massive chip on his shoulders

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders looks on during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on April 15, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Islanders: JG Pageau Expectations For 2021-2022

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Andrew Ladd #16 and Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders celebrate Nelson's power play goal at 4:31 of the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at the Barclays Center on October 24, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Andrew Ladd believes Brock Nelson is a special player

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 16: Oliver Wahlstrom #26 celebrates with Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders after Palmieri's goal in the first period in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Islanders 5 bold predictions for 2021-22 season

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders takes a shot during warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on April 11, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Have Cap Breathing Room for Next Summer

Jan 16, 2020; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates with the Islanders bench after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders: Anthony Beauvillier Expectations For 2021-2022

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 21: (L to R) David Conte, first round draft pick (#17 overall) Zach Parise, Lou Lamoriello and Claude Carrier of the New Jersey Devils pose for a portrait on stage during the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)

Islanders and Zach Parise: Fixing an 18-year-old mistake

Oliver Wahlstrom #26 of the New York Islanders. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Oliver Wahlstrom will exceed expectations in 2021-22

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 26: Kieffer Bellows #20 of the New York Islanders skates against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena on January 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Islanders Kieffer Bellows and Otto Koivula Could Be on the Move

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on May 01, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Semyon Varlamov Expectations For 2021-2022

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 30: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders skates during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Islanders power play will be huge asset in 2021-22

EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: General Manager Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders attends practice during training camp at Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park on January 04, 2021 in East Meadow, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders big questions: Where will LHD support come from?

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Coliseum on March 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Josh Bailey Expectations For 2021-2022

Feb 29, 2020; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) battle for position during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders: Ryan Pulock Expectations For 2021-2022

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game tying goal at 14:34 of the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Mathew Barzal Describes Crowd On Long Island

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Oliver Wahlstrom #26 of the New York Islanders skates in warm-ups prior to the gatme against he Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Coliseum on March 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Will The Islanders Put Oliver Wahlstrom On Line 1?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 30: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders skates during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Islanders: Anders Lee Expectations For 2021-2022

Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Remembering the failed Zach Parise trade

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild in action during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 06, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Wild 5-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Islanders: Zach Parise can have biggest bounce-back season in 2022

MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 05: Mathew Barzal #14 of Team Canada skates the puck against Casey Fitzgerald #6 of Team United States during the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal game at the Bell Centre on January 5, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Team United States defeated Team Canada 5-4 in a shootout and win the gold medal round. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Islanders: Who Will Go To The Olympics?