Islanders' Noah Dobson learning how to harness his considerable skills

Noah Dobson #8 of the Islanders skates against the Boston Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. Credit: Jim McIsaac

Noah Dobson is skating the path of those who came before him, and Barry Trotz believes it could one day end with him being a top-pair defenseman.

First it was Johnny Boychuk, who was integral in his development in his first NHL season, Dobson said. And now it’s Andy Greene, who skates alongside Dobson on the third defensive pairing and brings his 944 games of NHL experience with him as he goes. The confidence has rubbed off on him, Dobson said, and it’s certainly showing this season in his ascent to everyday player — he’s got a goal and five…