3 NY Islanders Who May Be Gone by the Trade Deadline

Three New York Islanders Who Could Be Gone by Next Season’s Trade Deadline

Hudson Fasching

Fasching is in an interesting situation. He’s yet to position himself as a full-time player on the Isles. After coming over as a free agent in 2022, the 6’3”, 200-pound winger has failed to make a mark on the team.

In his first season, Fasching played 49 games, notching 19 points. Last season, Fasching played 45 games, seeing his point total drop to 14.

At best, Fasching looks like a bottom-six grinder. While his league-minimum deal is not a burden on the Isles’ cap, Fasching could be on his way out, especially if he fails to cement himself on the Isles’ bottom six.

Now, here’s where things could get interesting. If the Isles find themselves out of playoff contention, Fasching could be moved to another contending club looking for a cheap depth forward. In contrast, if the Isles find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture, the club might want to hold on to Fasching for the same reasons.

Nevertheless, Fasching could become a trade chip if he has a decent season and the Islanders are looking to add more depth to the team at the deadline. Perhaps a rebuilding team like San Jose may be looking to move a veteran at the deadline, making Fasching a potential chip.  

It’s also worth noting that Fasching is entering the final year of his current two-year contract. So, if he’s not the Isles’ future, the club could merely let him walk away. Regardless, Fasching could become an interesting piece for the Isles to move one way or another.