Islanders: Burying Contracts vs Trading Contracts For Cap Relief

Feb 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Islanders still have to figure out their cap situation for this season. Would they be able to get by with burying contracts?

Another day writing about the cap on the website. I know it must be getting tiresome but it’s important to discuss the implications for the 2021 season because the New York Islanders still have very little wiggle room.

As it stands at this moment, the team has $8.9 million and they still have to sign Ryan Pulock and Mathew Barzal. You’d have to imagine that…