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Islanders youth will play a prominent role in 2020-21

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

The New York Islanders may be an old team in the NHL, but their young players will play a prominent role on the team in the 2020-21 season.

Going into the 2020 playoffs, the New York Islanders were the oldest of the 24 participating teams with an average age of 28.9 years. The youngest team were the Chicago Blackhawks at 25.6 years of age.

The Islanders can rely on their veteran core to push them forward, but a veteran core means pricey contracts.