Nov 24, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA;New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrate the goal by New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Looking at the league average for top goalscorer and how the Islanders compare since Barry Trotz took over as head coach.
Goal scoring is arguably the Islanders‘ biggest need for the 2021 season. While the Barry Trotz era has been a resounding success so far, the team’s most obvious flaw is their mediocre goal scoring over the past two seasons.