NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 16: Ryan Murray #22 of the New Jersey Devils skates during warm ups before the game against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the game is played without fans. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
At this point, you’re probably well aware of the lack of left-handed defensemen available. With the Islanders trading away Nick Leddy, the team will have to find someone who can play top-four minutes on the left to fill that role.
Internally, Andy Greene’s not going to be able to do it at this point in his career, and to ask one of Robin Salo, Samuel Bolduc, or Sebastian Aho to do it would be a huge ask for the youngsters.