3 NY Islanders Who May Be Gone by the Trade Deadline

The New York Islanders could be very active at next year's trade deadline. Whether the Isles are in the playoff hunt or not, three players stand out as trade deadline chips that could help the club acquire supporting pieces or clear cap space to re-sign other key players.

The New York Islanders could face some tough decisions at the trade deadline, placing some players high on the list of potential trade candidates.
The New York Islanders could face some tough decisions at the trade deadline, placing some players high on the list of potential trade candidates. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages
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With training camp on the horizon for the New York Islanders, questions have already begun to emerge about this upcoming season’s trade deadline. While it’s way too early to speculate about the moves that could take place, there’s reason to believe some players may be gone by the time the dust settles.

In particular, some players stand out as potential trade deadline moves given their current situation on The Island, plus their potential trade value. It’s worth keeping in mind that these players could be traded whether the Isles are in the thick of the playoff conversation, or if the club is completely out of it by the end of March.

With that in mind, here’s a look at three New York Islanders who could be dealt at next season’s trade deadline.

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