The New York Islanders have been battling to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As of Jan. 25, they were sitting six points out of the final wild-card berth, facing the difficult task of overtaking the six teams ahead of them. That has prompted speculation that general manager Lou Lamoriello could become a seller.
Brock Nelson will become Lamoriello's best trade chip if the Isles GM becomes a seller. The 33-year-old center topped our January NHL Trade Block Big Board. He's a three-time 30-plus goal scorer completing a six-year contract with an annual average value of $6 million.