The Islanders’ opening night roster is close to being set.
But there are still a couple of spots to be determined before the regular-season opener on Thursday night at Carolina.
“We’re going to go right to the end, see how waivers plays out,” coach Barry Trotz said after Sunday’s practice at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, adding president and general manager Lou Lamoriello was still exploring potential trades or waiver claims. “I know Lou is working hard on it, he’s spent a lot of time on the phone the last couple of days.”
The Islanders must submit their initial 23-man roster 48 hours before facing off against the Hurricanes.