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Capellini: Defense, Goaltending Have Become Islanders’ Clear Strengths

By Jeff Capellini
WFAN.com

They are words you don’t hear every day.

The Islanders are pretty stacked defensively.

That statement could actually prove to be true, provided the corps doesn’t suffer several devastating injuries.

Truth is, injuries happen and players miss games. The Isles are no different than any other club, but as the start of the 2016-17 season descends upon us, they appear to have the depth to withstand basically any injury. And if you throw in a three-headed goaltending monster that is loaded with ability, this team could very well be in every game it plays.