Arthur Staple of The Athletic: Again, Lou Lamoriello acquired the one center he wanted a year after the fact and got one of this year’s best commodities. Yes, he gave up a first-round pick but did get New Jersey to retain 50% salary on two players. Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac are members of the New York Islanders now. And yet, it feels like Lamoriello is not finished. So, now what?
Adding two more right-handed shots likely means Zajac will have to play wing on the checking line and Kyle Palmieri will play on the top-line left wing.