It’s difficult to see a player who has been such a vital piece of the NY Islanders for over a decade showing a steady decline in his on-ice performance, but that’s exactly what’s happening with Casey Cizikas this season.
The only remaining member of The Identity Line, Cizikas, 34, is currently occupying the wing on the fourth line alongside rookies Calum Ritchie and Max Shabanov.
Cizikas seeing less and less time
What has been most concerning regarding Cizikas’ play this season is Patrick Roy’s reluctance to deploy the veteran in late-game situations. In Sunday night’s defeat to the white-hot Colorado Avalanche, the Isles entered the third period trailing by a goal.