The New York Islanders could be another one of those teams stuck in no-man’s land. They have great pieces to fight for a playoff spot, but aren’t exactly close to becoming true contenders. Conversely, they’re not bad enough to tank for a top-10 draft pick.
So, that situation has notable insider Craig Button to ponder a philosophical question: “What are the New York Islanders?”
During an appearance on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on October 16, Button explored the situation that afflicts the Islanders at the moment. As Button pointed out, the Isles have a solid core led by one of the NHL’s best goalies.