Mike and Dan “recap” the Islanders preseason so far including roster spot battles, empty intrigue and the mystery of Ilya Sorokin’s status.
With about 60% of their exhibition games over (of which Mike has watched zero minutes, per his standard policy), the Islanders are shaping up along expected lines. But a few players are vying for an open spot no one seems especially suited for, which might make next week’s final cuts and waiver choices very interesting.
They also discuss how Sorokin went from missing just “the first few days of camp” to missing essentially all of it while skating on his own away from prying eyes.