The Seattle Kraken selected Jordan Eberle in the expansion draft, leaving right wing open on Mathew Barzal’s top line with captain Anders Lee.
Kyle Palmieri is going to have the first chance to secure that role, coach Barry Trotz said on Saturday after the Islanders concluded Day 3 of training camp at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow. But Oliver Wahlstrom is also a candidate, though he’ll likely start on Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s right wing.
"They may play all year together, whether it’s Palms or Wahlly," Trotz said. "Or, I might flip them out as the season goes on.