Islanders News: Deadline Day

Would he get traded? Unlikely.The day is finally upon us. Seven and a half hours from this publishing, the NHL’s Trade Deadline will come and pass. It remains to be seen if GM Lou Lamoriello makes a trade, but I can’t imagine he’s not trying.

And, as of this posting, some pretty big names are still left on the board in Mark Stone and Kevin Hayes (and possibly Artemi Panarin, but it would take a ridiculous offer) in terms of pure rentals. Names like Mike Hoffman and Chris Kreider have been bandied about for players with an extra year on their deal, as well.

Cal Clutterbuck and the current Islanders roster can probably breathe a little easy at this deadline; as coach Barry Trotz said, he…