With the return of the NHL uncertain and no indication that the season will even continue with playoffs, we look at some “what ifs” and “would haves” for the New York Islanders this season.
1. If the season continued would the Isles make the playoffs, part 1?
Probably not. Assuming that the rest of the season is played out, the Islanders have 14 games remaining. The first five would be against, Calgary, Edmonton, and Pittsburgh, all on the road. Followed by Calgary at home and, finally, Toronto on the road.
The way the Islanders were playing, I don’t see them gaining more than 4 points during that stretch, especially with four of the games on the road against tough opponents.