An idea - helping fix the islanders abysmal powerplay for 2 years

The New York Islanders have bet on themselves with the Bo Horvat deal. It is make the playoffs this year or bust.

The team’s powerplay is one of the major reasons that they have struggled, and I expect them to want to supplement Bo and increase the likelihood of making it into the playoffs, where their style of gameplay is so much more potent.

Enter Kubalik. Not a strict rental - he has another year on his contract. Kubalik really shines on the powerplay - some might consider him a specialist - and if Detroit retains Lou could have him for this year - and next - for a little over league minimum. With Bo looking to cash in big, a cheap scoring option could provide immense value for the islander org.

Think somewhat like the hagel trade last year, only Kubalik is not as good as hagel.

Kubalik’s 14 goals this year would make him fourth on the team (third, if we don’t yet count Bo Horvat)