The New York Islanders lack grit? How could that be when only a couple seasons ago the fourth line was the bane of the league? Matt Martin leaving played a big part. But with the departure of Travis Hamonic, the grit and sandpaper in this line up is virtually non-existent.
Casey Czikas and Cal Clutterbuck are still grinding away, but neither of them is a glove dropper. Anders Lee can go to the dirty areas, but he’s not a fighter either. Ryan Strome dropped the gloves when needed last season, but he’s gone now too.