UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Kyle Palmieri #21 and Travis Zajac #14 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers at Nassau Coliseum on April 09, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders had a few needs as they entered the 2021 trade deadline. Top six support was always a need, even before Anders Lee picked up a season-ending injury. A bottom-six forward upgrade. And, like every team going into the playoffs, defensive depth.
While the Islanders did nothing on the actual day of the trade deadline, when most deals are usually done, they were still very active.