Islanders 2020 Trade Deadline: Expectations are Low, Need is high

The New York Islanders have a few needs as the 2020 trade deadline approaches, but the expectations that Lou Lamoriello will make a deal are low.

The NHL 2020 trade deadline is here. New York Islanders fans everywhere hope their team will make a move that can help them not only secure a playoff spot but perhaps even challenge for a Stanley Cup. But expectations are low after the Isles did nothing at the 2019 deadline.

The Islanders might have back-to-back wins with a combined eight goals scored across the two, but those two wins and that offense only papers over the needs that this team has.

Both wins came against bottom-tier teams in the NHL. The Red Wings are firmly at the bottom with 34…