The New York Islanders may be parting ways with Brock Nelson soon as the front office looks to make more moves. Moving Nelson could help create opportunities for young players and free up cap space for the team. With the NHL trade deadline approaching, trading Nelson now could maximize his value and bring in much-needed draft picks and prospects.
Trading Nelson would also help the Islanders address their salary cap concerns, as they currently have limited cap space to work with. Clearing Nelson's $6 million contract could give the team the flexibility to add scoring wingers and improve the roster. While there are other veterans on the team with larger cap hits, Nelson seems like the easiest to move and could make room for promising prospects like Ruslan Iskhakov.
Iskhakov has shown great potential in the AHL and could be a key player for the Islanders in the future. Creating space in the lineup by trading Nelson and other veterans could help convince Iskhakov to stay with the team and compete for a roster spot. Making smart moves now will be crucial for the Islanders as they look to build a stronger team for the seasons ahead.
