Islanders can’t keep playing Leo Komarov on top line

Leo Komarov #47 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

With the absence of Anders Lee from the New York Islanders lineup, Barry Trotz has had a big gap to fill. For the first few games, youngster Kieffer Bellows lined up on the top-line where he scored three goals. But over the last two games, veteran grinder Leo Komarov has been up with Barzal and Eberle.

When asked what he needs to do as a member of the top line, Leo simply said: “Just trying to keep it simple. I know what my job is. I just try to stay out of the way.”

That’s not what you want to hear from what is essentially a top-line player.

Leo Komarov doesn’t belong on the New York Islanders top line

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