New York Islanders fans have been openly giddy about what they view as outright larceny by general manager Mathieu Darche in the Noah Dobson trade with Montreal. Habs fans will try to save face and say it was 'a great trade for both teams,' but they know in their heart the truth. The deal returned two first-round picks and Emil Heineman — who was widely dismissed as a secondary piece — and that combination has transformed both the present lineup and the organization’s long-term profile.
Heineman scored two more goals on Thursday night versus Detroit and looks more than comfortable playing alongside Bo Horvat on the Islanders' top line.