On the New York Islanders …
Brian Compton of NHL.com: Looking at five things that Lou Lamoriello needs to address this offseason.
1. Re-sign John Tavares – Lamoriello needs to convince Tavares to stay.
2. Find a No. 1 goaltender – Jaroslav Halak is a UFA. Thomas Greiss is still under contract and prized prospect Ilya Sorokin has two years left on his KHL deal.
3. Acquire a top defenseman – Will Lamoriello trade one of their first-round picks (No. 11 and No.