It’s Friday night, and the New York Islanders host a reeling — cue “letdown” and “asking for a fall” phrasing here — Arizona Coyotes squad that flew into town after losing badly in Montreal last night.
Several storylines beg our attention:
Ryan Strome has had his ups and downs as an Islander, a heralded top pick who’s had some trouble earning the trust of the Isles coaching staff. Now his more heralded but completely green younger brother, Dylan, comes to town.
Will this be a Sylvain and Pierre Turgeon situation? Time will tell, but very cool to see the brothers both in the NHL and getting their first meeting here.