When the New York Islanders signed Jason Chimera they were hoping to get a cheaper and a more offensively productive player than Matt Martin. Well, Chimera isn’t giving you anything offensively and he doesn’t bring you the same physical presence that Martin does.
With Chimera’s struggles Brian Erni believes it’s time to bench him. He makes the case for Ryan Strome and Shane Prince playing due to their higher ceiling.
He’s got a point, Chimera isn’t going to be here long term. Chimera was signed to a two year deal and I wouldn’t expect him to be re-signed when his contract is up.