Islanders don’t need a blockbuster—just one more smart addition

The New York Islanders don't need to pull off a massive at this point, instead, the club needs to focus on building critical areas with under-the-radar moves.

The New York Islanders don't need to blow the doors off the remainder of the offseason. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesThe New York Islanders have had an offseason to remember. After ending the season on a thud, the Isles bounced back into the picture by nailing the first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Then, the Isles added two more first-rounders in the Noah Dobson blockbuster.

In NHL free agency, the Islanders added Jonathan Drouin and Maxim Shabanov from the KHL. Goaltender David Rittich was a depth addition as concerns linger…