The Brock Nelson Trade: What it Means for the New York Islanders

Brock Nelson's trade to the Colorado Avalanche has sent shockwaves through the NHL. The New York Islanders, a team with a storied history, are at a crossroads. What does this mean for their future? With the trade deadline behind us, Gil Martin dissects the Islanders' strategy, focusing on Lou Lamoriello's decisions and the implications for the team's aging core. Key figures like Callum Ritchie and Kyle Palmieri are at the center of this discussion, as Martin questions the Islanders' asset management and future prospects. The episode also covers the minor trade involving Dennis Cholowski and Adam Beckman, highlighting the Islanders' defensive logjam and potential roster shifts. Will the Islanders capitalize on their current assets, or is a long offseason ahead? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Islanders' path forward and the strategic moves that could reshape their future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR 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.