Arthur Staple of The Athletic: As the New York Islanders enter the offseason, they are mobilizing for what is to come. The expansion draft comes next week followed by the draft then free agency.
The two names that come to mind are Vladimir Tarasenko and Nick Leddy. Tarasenko coming the New York Islanders’ way would be something else. Never mind the salary, the hardest obstacle may be getting Nick Leddy to a dealable position. New York also has the option most teams do not. They are up against the cap but the Islanders could still go for Tarasenko.