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 need some help clearing room. The Devils can help out with that due to their $18 million in cap space.
The Islanders have $8.9 million in cap space and have to clear even more. With the Mat Barzal and Ryan Pulock contracts on the horizon, the Isles can’t afford to keep everything the same with the current state of the roster.