Winning organizations have one thing in common, they are built with major help from their prospects. Teams benefit from prospects who develop into productive players and prospects who are traded to acquire key players.
The Islanders have something that has been lacking in the organization for quite some time, both quality and quantity in their prospects. Unfortunately, how they have been handled has is the issue.
General manager Lou Lamoriello built this team over the summer with veterans and good locker-room guys. Thanks to a mediocre Metropolitan division, the Islanders are still in contention for a playoff berth.