We’re eight games into the 2018-19 NHL season. The New York Islanders hold a 3-4-1 record. Again, it’s too early to say where they’ll end up come April. But its not too early to see trends emerge. Trends that are either good, bad or ugly.
With only eight games into the season, there are another 74 games or 98 percent of the season to go. That’s plenty of time for a coaching staff headed by 19-year veteran and 2018 Stanley Cup winner Barry Trotz to fix. Or for three-time Stanley Cup winner Lou Lamoriello to address via trades.