We know the New York Islanders need to add quality up top. Their bottom six forwards were a force this season. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the Islanders top six forwards. The Islanders relied too heavily on their bottom six forwards to carry the load offensively.
Going through free agency or the trade market is going to be the best option for Lou Lamoriello to add what his team is missing for the 2019-20 season.
Their only real impediment to adding that top-tier quality is going to be themselves.
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