NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 14: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils looks on during warm ups before the home opening game against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 14, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching and the New York Islanders will once again be buyers. With captain Anders Lee out indefinitely, they’ll certainly need a top-six winger to take his place in the lineup.
Outside of that, the Islanders might not be looking for much else. They could still be on the lookout for a depth-defender to add, but they’ll wait on that to see how Thomas Hickey does.