Can Kyle Palmieri Repeat the Success he had Last Season for the New York Islanders ?

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While this success is great to see from Palmieri his age could hinder him from having a repeat of last season. Palmieri is 33 years old and will be 34 by midseason. It’s sad to say, but, his age could keep him from playing at this high level, especially given prior injury issues. 

Palmieri is also in the last year of his four-year $20M deal and has not received an extension. He has been at times inconsistent. He has gone through hot and cold spells during his Islanders' tenure, with nagging injuries impeding his progress.

Palmieri seems to suffer injuries frequently which have prevented him from finding his groove on the ice. He's gotten off to slow starts, similar to the rest of the roster, causing much inconsistency for himself and the forward group as a unit.

The Verdict

Based on his track record it doesn’t seem likely that Palmieri will hit the 30-goal mark again even with a full season of Roy. But there is a bigger question that involves the player. If the team isn’t playing up to expectations is Palmieri one of the first to go at the trade deadline? There is a chance this could happen, but if he finds a way to imitate the end of his 2023-24 season, the team would likely be fighting for a playoff position, keeping him on the roster for the remainder of te season. If the team is underperforming and out of the playoffs there is a strong possibility he doesn’t finish the year in the blue and orange.