Team: 2018-19 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 15, 2019

Published: Feb. 15, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

IMO this team just needs to add scoring to be a top contender... sorry bout stealing JT :)

Wingers Options:

Artemi Panarin - Costly but could be worth it especially if they team can make a deep run and give him a reason to re-sign

Mark Stone - a 200ft. player who can score... um yes please

Wayne Simmonds - Could be somewhat cost effective while providing offense and grit which is very important in the playoffs, would be best to add along with another piece like a centre.

Micheal Ferland - very similar to Wayne Simmonds might be a cheaper option who could be a long term acquisition as well being only 26, again would need another centre or offensive piece aswell to really add to the team.

Gustav Nyquist - more of a playmaker but could still be a viable option, but they really need a goal scorer.

Chris Kreider - He could be the best fit as well as he might be interested in re-signing since he probably wouldn't have to move very far if at all, but New York might ask for a lot being.

Ryan Dzingel - Might be over perfoming this year but probably wouldn't cost very much.

Jonathan Huberdeau - the youngest play here with 4 years left on a very manageable 5.9m cap hit. Would cost a lot but he is probably the safest bet, might be more of an off season acquisition though.

Bradon Saad - This guy really needs a change of scenery, if he can find his form from a few years ago he could add good 2nd line scoring, he has 2 year left @ 6m which is little rich even for his 50pt days but he's still only 26, high risk IMO but still worth a look

Mike Hoffman - IMO if you're going to Florida just get Huberdeau.

Centre Options:

Duchene - Ottawa would probably comand a pretty penny for him, but they have the money to re-sign him next year, high risk high reward investment.

Kevin Hayes - Would probably be relatively cheap but would require another player coming in to really increase offense IMO.

Jeff Carter - SHOOT ME NOW

Eric Staal - Might not cost much, isn't scoring like he was the past 2 years but he is a veteran who has won it all before and might be the best option for what he would cost, and also allow you to go after panarin/stone/duchene, etc. in the off season.

Decision:

Cost effective Method - buy low now hoping to get Duchene.

I really think this team gives them a good chance this year, without taking away from current roster.

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