Islanders Anxiety - Episode 324 - The Uncle Generation
An hour-long farewell to Islanders legend Dennis Cholowski. Mike and Dan analyze the Islanders’ trade deadline moves and non-moves and how they will impact the team on and off the ice.
With the trade of Brock Nelson to Colorado just after midnight on deadline day for a conditional first round pick and prospect Calum Ritchie, the Islanders waved goodbye to their most consistent forward of this era. Removing his presence from the team leaves a big hole that current players, ex-players, media and fans will all feel. While it was the right move and the pieces extracted are highly rated, it will be weird seeing the Islanders play without one of the longtime “Uncles.”
In the second half, we discuss the deadline’s biggest non-move, which was the keeping and expected contract extension of Kyle Palmieri. The Long Island native has had some huge moments and wants to stay at what sounds like a palatable price. But it raises fears that next season’s team will be more of the same.
However, having not just veterans but veteran Islanders in the room to guide the next generation does have some value.
REFERENCES
ESPN was among a few outlets giving the Islanders high marks for the Nelson trade return.
Calum Ritchie’s Elite Prospects page looks pretty... elite?
Dom’s write up on the impending Palmieri extension and what we know now.
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