For the first time under the Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz era, the New York Islanders lost four games in a row and, oh boy, are the fans in full-on panic mode. And they should be. It is evident that this team as constructed, will not make a deep run in the playoffs.
It has been clear since the start of the season that the Islanders need offensive help. When they are playing exceptional defense the team can win, but when their goalies and defense are no better than average, they struggle to win games and we are seeing that now.