On Monday, February 25, 2019, the New York Islanders had a chance to improve their roster. Lou Lamoriello wasn’t able to pull the trigger on a move, despite exploring numerous big-name targets, and the Isles were left with the same roster post-trade deadline.
The offense, specifically the power play, was arguably their biggest need before the deadline, despite being in first place, but now those flaws are being exposed as they head down the stretch of the season. Post Trade Deadline, the offense has been flat out atrocious.
They’ve played seven games since the trade deadline and have just 20 goals in those games.