As the NHL season is rapidly approaching the halfway point, which is shocking in its own right, teams are starting to become self-aware of their playoff chances. Surprisingly, the New York Islanders are very much in the mix.
They’re just two points behind the Penguins for third in the Metro and they also trail by just four points in the Wild Card race. The Isles have the ability to make a second-half run, especially if they improved their roster.
Losing John Tavares this offseason was a huge blow, and they never really attempted to replace him.