if eberle was protected

Team: 2021-22 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: May 10, 2022

Published: May 10, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Let's just say Lou protected Eberle instead of Clutterbuck. Maybe the Kraken decide to select Josh Bailey, but let's say they want someone younger and select Kieffer Bellows. Bellows had a great season and looks like he should be a full time NHLer. I still think Zach Parise signs with the Islanders regardless of who went to Seattle. Kyle Palmieri also probably resigns with the Islanders. Unfortunately I don't think the contract would be that different and would be 500k less at most. Sadly I still think Chara would have signed with the Isles. Imo the Isles would still miss the playoffs because the other 8 teams in the East are just too good. I would assume they have around 90-95 points had they kept Eberle and someone like Bellows gone to Seattle instead.