The New York Islanders' success this season could largely depend on the health of the club's most talented forward.
The New York Islanders had a disastrous campaign in 2024-25 amid an outrageous rash of injuries. At one point, it seemed like everyone on the roster was on IR.
But the biggest loss was Mathew Barzal. Barzal went down multiple times during the year, with surgery ending his season prematurely.