Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Looking around the NHL rumor mill regarding New York Islanders negotiations with Mathew Barzal paints a clear picture: Don’t panic.
The New York Islanders have a number of items to check off their checklist before the 20-21 NHL season begins. The one at the top of the list is extending RFA Mathew Barzal. But with perhaps less than a month before the puck drops on the regular season (and less before training camp), should Islanders fans worry?
Judging by how a number of people “in the know” around the league are talking about the negotiations between the Islanders and their start center, there’s no reason to panic.