Zzzzzzzz…
You know you have reached the dog days of the NHL offseason when all bloggers can think of are over-under pieces and the only moves being made are for fourth-line centers.
Yes, it’s been that uninspiring for weeks.
The New York Islanders were supposed to have their most eventful summer in years, yet their last official move came on July 26, when they hired a goaltending director. Since then, there has been complete silence on the Island, despite a profusion of forwards and an obvious void on defense.
Fans have been forced to suffer through highlights from Da Beauty League, where Brock Nelson – yes, that Brock Nelson – is the second-leading scorer.