FUTURE First: New York Islanders Face Major Alexander Romanov Injury—Should They MAKE a Trade?

New York Islanders confront playoff uncertainty after Alexander Romanov’s season-ending injury—will new defensive trade targets spark a turnaround or jeopardize the team’s future? Gil Martin breaks down the Islanders’ pressing need for physicality on the blue line, evaluates trade options like Louis Crevier and Simon Nemec, and warns against sacrificing valuable first-round picks for short-term fixes. Key topics include Adam Boqvist’s shaky role, evolving roster moves involving Anders Lee, JG Pageau, Casey Cizikas, and Anthony Duclair, and the impact of the Flyers and Capitals’ upcoming divisional clashes. Gil Martin spotlights power play woes and outlines GM Matthew Darche’s vision for building a perennial Cup contender. Can Ilya Sorokin’s resurgence ignite a postseason run, or is strategic patience the recipe for sustainable success? Don’t miss this incisive look at the Islanders’ playoff odds and front office philosophy. All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.