PensBurgh · Jul 30, 2023
Metro Moves Part 2: Off-season changes in the division
After scoping out the changes made this off-season by last season’s top teams in the Metropolitan Division, we’re onto the muddy middle of the teams that should be mixing it with hopes to make the playoffs.
eason and look at the changes they have made since the season ended.
#4 New York Islanders (42-21-9, 93 points)
Overview: The Islanders eked into the playoffs last season after a Vezina-worthy season by Ilya Sorokin, though they bowed out in six games in the first round against Carolina. The sign-and-trade of Bo Horvat added a top player to the mix in-season and should pay dividends moving forward.
Important Additions: Julien Gauthier, Karlson Kuhlman
Important Losses: Josh Bailey