WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Taylor Hall #4 of the Buffalo Sabres skates on the ice in the first period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The New York Islanders first line suffered back in March when Anders Lee was placed on long-term injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. The captain was one of the main offensive producers for the team and with the season coming to a close, the Islanders needed backup.
Last week, Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello completed a trade that most Islanders fans were happy with.