On Thursday, Islanders head coach Barry Trotz talked about how he is preparing the team to face both the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Huricanes — one of whom will be the Isles' opponent in the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals. (Credit: News 12 Long Island; Photo Credit: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, Julio Cortez)
Barry Trotz doesn’t want to miss anything.
So, as the Islanders patiently await their next playoff series, the coach is spending plenty of time — “hours” — watching the two potential opponents, the Capitals and Hurricanes, face each other in the first round. He’s watching the games live on television before delving deeper into the video breakdowns.