Fansided · Oct 19, 2019
New York Islanders Barry Trotz Forward Lines Still Confusing
The forward lines for the New York Islanders during warm-up continue to confuse fans. Why is Tom Kuhnhackl still on the top line?
As the New York Islanders practiced in the leadup to their clash against the Columbus Blue Jackets Newsday’s Andrew Gross noted what lines Barry Trotz was running. These lines are typically what we see come puck drop. And for some reason, Tom Kuhnhackl is still on the top line.
Listen, Tom Kuhnhackl is a fine bottom-six player in the NHL. But a top-line player he is not. His 48 points in 208 NHL games should be enough evidence to make that point. But Trotz still puts Kuhnhackl out there alongside Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee.
Why?
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