The New York Islanders are facing uncertainty regarding the future of their General Manager, Lou Lamoriello, especially after a rocky start to the season. With Lamoriello at 82 years old, discussions about his potential succession are becoming more frequent.

Key players Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson are pending unrestricted free agents, leading to speculation about their availability ahead of the trade deadline. If they are made available, particularly Nelson, he could attract significant interest from contending teams looking for a versatile forward.