New York Islanders trade deadline: Offensive upgrade is needed

The New York Islanders are on pace to have their best season since 1981-82, but Lou Lamoriello should look to upgrade at the deadline anyway.

For the first time in well over a decade, the New York Islanders’ exemplary play makes them a serious buyer at this 2019 trade deadline.

From October onward, the Islanders have exceeded almost everyone’s expectations.

Within the same calendar year, the team has owned the league-worst and league-best defense, largely due to the changes in the front office and the personnel behind the bench.

There isn’t much that hasn’t already been said about the Islanders — the goaltending has been Vezina worthy, the defense is at the top of the league, and any concerns…