After missing out on the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes, the New York Islanders are still looking for a splash — potentially via the offer-sheet route.
Multiple teams have considered pursuing Marner, including the NY Islanders & Montreal. Hearing Islanders are serious about pursuit, while Canadiens may be focused on Laine. Whether Isles, or another team, move forward with an offer sheet remains to be seen.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 5, 2019
First, it’s important to look at the risks and rewards of going down the route of an offer sheet.