Lighthouse Hockey · Dec 30, 2019
Five New York Islanders Trade Options for Third Line Center
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesIt’s about halfway through the season and teams are starting to plan for the time leading up to the trade deadline. For some, it will be about selling off parts for a greater future. For others, like the 24-10-3 New York Islanders, it will be about working towards a run for the Stanley Cup. With Derick Brassard proving to be a more quality wing than center, a new third line pivot could be at the top of the team’s wishlist.
There’s not a ton of great options out there, but this piece looks to identify five potential options for that role, as well as reasons why it should or should not happen. So, let’s get to it.
1. Jean-Gabriel Pageau