The Islanders finished 2024 with a loss in Toronto to continue a poor run and descend further into whatever this season is becoming.
It wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t inspiring, so pretty much on par with most of their prior 37 games.
Of course: “I thought we played a good game,” Islanders coach Patrick Roy said. “To be a great game, we have to win but I thought we played a good game.”
So there’s that. Again. Starting to wonder if on the inside the coach believes this is the best that this roster can deliver?