The NHL Trade Deadline saw some major moves and some major stand pats, with the Islanders in a little of both categories.
Lou Lamoriello traded Brock Nelson for a healthy haul after efforts to sign him fell short through Thursday, but he’s keeping his other UFA 20-goal scorer, winger Kyle Palmieri, in the fold.
Multiple reporters had the Isles GM closing in on a short (2 to 3 years) contract extension with Palmieri rather than trading him, which Arthur Staple reported would be in the range of a second-round pick and another asset.