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Trade rumors swirl around Islanders as they try to get out of cap hell

Lou Lamoriello has his work cut out for him. Rumors continue to swirl around the New York Islanders as they try feverishly to move players like Johnny Boychuk and Leo Komarov.

Islanders cap situation

CapFriendly has the Isles with $8.905 million in cap space. At first blush you would say that seems to be enough to fill out the roster but that’s not the case.

Mathew Barzal is awaiting a big pay raise and will likely eat the majority of that space if not all of it. There is also Ryan Pulock looking for a new deal.