Islanders’ Barzal Is Having One Helluva Helper Season
Mathew Barzal in the offseason and the expectation from general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders was for him to take a step forward and become a star. In his first year after signing the extension, he has continued to play at a high level but in an unconventional and unusual way. Looking at the history of the NHL, few forwards have added 20 assists to their offense without scoring a goal. Diving deeper, in an 82-game season, Barzal could put himself in a rare category if he continues on this trajectory. The offense needs a player that can create scoring chances, and Barzal as a passer has been just that....
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