Now the hard work begins for Islanders

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz calls out to his players during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Photo Credit: AP/Jessica HillThe Islanders concluded a grueling stretch of six preseason games in seven days with a 5-2 win over the Rangers on Saturday night at Webster Bank Arena.

Now the real hard work begins.

The Islanders have two preseason games remaining before opening the regular season at Carolina on Oct. 4. In just under two weeks, new coach Barry Trotz will figure out his opening 23-man roster while doing the major installation of his systems and special teams…