WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Capital One Arena on March 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Last night, the New York Islanders made a trade to land both Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils. While Palmieri’s role is a little more obvious, Zajac’s role may have to change from what he’s used to.
For most of his career, he’s been a solid middle-six center, and now at 35, he’s transitioned to one of the better third-line centers in the sport.