It seems like every year there is a false narrative when people discuss the New York Islanders. Last year, and this offseason, it was Anders Lee and Josh Bailey was a product of John Tavares. We’ve learned now, as both are having fine seasons, that rhetoric was clearly false.
This year, there are actually people out there getting on Mathew Barzal not shooting. After last night’s goal against the Vegas Golden Knights, he now has five goals on the season.
As of right now, he’s on pace for 12 goals over an 82 game season. Of course, the natural reaction from many is getting on Barzal for not putting pucks on net.