LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Andreas Athanasiou #28 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Oilers 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders have appeared to let Derick Brassard walk and “missed out” on Andreas Athanasiou yesterday.
After Anthony Duclair went to Florida, Andreas Athanasiou became a popular name on Isles Twitter for those looking for a veteran upgrade on the third line. Well, for those who wanted him for the Islanders he won’t be coming.