New York Islanders: What’s Wrong With Nick Leddy?

Through four games this year, and most of last year with the New York Islanders, Nick Leddy hasn’t been very good. What seems to be the issue?

One of the best moves of the Garth Snow era was when the New York Islanders traded for Nick Leddy on the eve of the 2014-2015 season. He was immediately put on the top pair and he even gained some Norris consideration, finishing in the top-20 for the award.

Through the 2016-2017 season, Nick Leddy was far and away the best Islanders defenseman. His best year, production wise, was 2016-2017 when he put up 46 points. Things changed the following season, last year.

The first month of the year was a solid one for Leddy, who had 20 points in the team’s first…