It’s September now and all of the big restricted free agents are still without a contract. Including Winnipeg Jets sniper Patrik Laine. At some point, something has to give. According to a recent rumor, Patrik Laine could be on the trade block. A very enticing possibility for the New York Islanders.
The Islanders need to find goals. They finished 22nd in goals for last season with 223. They need help on the right-wing. And they need more youth. Patrik Laine represents all of those things.
If he’s on the trade block, the Islanders need to make a move for the talented winger.