TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders celebrates his 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals along with Adam Pelech #3 and Ryan Pulock #6 in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 12, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
When Barry Trotz released the Islanders defensive pairs yesterday it was exactly what we thought it would be for the 2021 season.
With Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz leading the New York Islanders, sometimes it’s difficult to get a read on what the plan is.