Yes, you read that right – 2021-22 season. The New York Islanders went from the basement of defensive hockey to the pinnacle, and in so doing the blue line has become an incredibly strong, competitive unit fighting for roster spots.
But it’s important to remember that Lou Lamoriello and team are not only making decisions for this season but also future seasons, so we circled up as Eyes On Isles writers and looked at how not just this year will play out, but how this year’s competition will take form in two seasons’ time.
Before jumping in, there are some important contractual variables to consider:
- Johnny Boychuk is signed through 2021-22 with a modified no-trade clause with a $6M cap hit.