Looking for an internal option to help their third-line, the New York Islanders President and GM, Lou Lamoriello called up Kieffer Bellows. Barry Trotz inserted him into the lineup and so far the team has been rewarded. There are lessons to be learned regarding the beginning of Bellows's professional career.
Bellows's professional career started out in 2016 when he was a first-round pick by the Islanders (19th overall). Many thought the big-bodied winger (6'1, 195 lbs) had the potential to be a top-six forward and was a strong pick by the blue and orange.