Edited Jul. 24, 2018 at 8:43 p.m.
Quoting: rangersandislesfan
What makes you think Eberle and Lee are both leaving?
Both are exiting their prime and probably aren't good enough to carry a team to success.
So I don't necessarily think they're going to leave....but if the prospects don't make a big impact this year....they'll have no reason to think they can win with the Islanders.
A 7 year deal will take them both to 35-36....I assume they'll want to lock up the money....but likely want to do it on a team with a better shot at the cup.
However - if some of the young players take a massive step forward....the situation could easily change for the better.
But for that to happen...New York will need:
- 2 young d-men to step up in a big way.
- 2 young forwards to step up in a big way.
- A goalie to step up in a big way.
- Barzal to repeat last years success (agianst every teams shut-down unit this time around).