The New York Islanders have been in the news since acquiring forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.
They were one of the favorites to acquire Palmieri, especially after captain Anders Lee was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury. Palmieri is a similar player to Lee: they’re both left wingers and are praised for their scoring ability.
The acquisition of Zajac, however, came as a surprise.That’s not to say Zajac won’t be impactful for the Islanders. He’s an experienced and incredibly versatile player who can do it all.