BOSTON, MA - JUNE 7: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders reacts after scoring in the third period in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 7, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
When Barry Trotz became the Head Coach of the New York Islanders, Brock Nelson was on a short leash. He was coming off arguably his worst year as a pro putting up just 35 points and 19 goals up during the 2017-2018 season.