Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The real New York Islanders need to show up for the playoffs when the puck drops come Game 1. If the real Islanders don’t show up then unlike last year they will have a quick exit this postseason.
The way this team has been playing since the first Boston road game on April 15 is a major cause for concern. Other than a game here and there against the New York Rangers and Saturday night against the Devils, the real Islanders have been missing.