We forget that the New York Islanders have more than just Josh Bailey, Casey Cizikas and Andrew Ladd out with injury amongst their forward core. Nikolai Kulemin has been out for months now. And his $4.1875 million salary could be used to sign a player with a big contract.
At the time of writing the New York Islanders are a point out of a playoff spot. With 46 games played the Isles sit with 48 points. Tied with the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers at 48 points in the standings.
The Islanders need to stop bleeding goals.