Mike and Dan analyze the Islanders’ trade deadline moves and non-moves and how they will impact the team on and off the ice.
With the trade of Brock Nelson to Colorado just after midnight on deadline day for a conditional first round pick and prospect Calum Ritchie, the Islanders waved goodbye to their most consistent forward of this era. Removing his presence from the team leaves a big hole that current players, ex-players, media and fans will all feel. While it was the right move and the pieces extracted are highly rated, it will be weird seeing the Islanders play without one of the longtime “Uncles.