Can someone tell me the last time the New York Islanders landed a big free agent? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Historically, when it comes to free agency the Islanders don’t have much luck landing big name guys.
This year that has to change. The Islanders are finally in a good position with a hall of fame General Manager and a hall of fame Head Coach, somehow they have to figure out how to get a big free agent to come here.
And not just any free agent, the free agent, Artemi Panarin. It’s without question that Panarin is the most talented forward on the market, which is exactly what the Islanders are looking to address on their roster.