If there was any team that needed the services of Korn, it’s the New York Islanders. They gave up an NHL-worst 293 goals last season, which is the most given up by any team since the 2006-07 Philadelphia Flyers gave up 297.
While it remains to be seen if the signing of Robin Lehner from Buffalo is an improvement over former New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak. But with the appointment of Korn, it’s clear that the Islanders are going to give him the best chance to succeed.
Here are some reasons why I think Lehner will thrive under Mitch Korn.