Currently, the New York Islanders top six is comprised of captain Anders Lee, centers Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson, wingers Josh Bailey and Jordan Eberle, and…someone else.
The Islanders tried Anthony Beauvillier in the top six and it flat-out didn’t work. Outside of Beauvillier, the Islanders have to hope that one of their young blue-chip prospects can be an immediate top-six. None of which seem ready for the NHL.
Or maybe they can put Tom Kuhnhackl back in the top-six. (I know.