Team: 2020-21 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: Sep. 18, 2020

Published: Sep. 18, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I am entitled to a sadboi post with some wishful thinking.

I think the Isles should really go for it next year, and now that we have proven we're true Cup Contenders this year, Taylor Hall would take a 2 year contract with us while we all wait out the flat cap. I think the opportunity to play with one of the league's premier playmakers in Mat Barzal and his old friend Jordan Eberle on the same line could provide some real temptation to Hall. Hall ain't perfect, but I still think he has another great season left in him. It wasn't long ago that Hall put the entire state of New Jersey on his back and carried it to the playoffs and an Art Ross Trophy. I'd like to think he can do it again, but this time, with another great talent to help him with the load.

Down the line up, there's no way I break up that playoff 2nd line we had. It was just magic, and I want to see if we can replicate it next year. As for the 3rd line, tell me that wouldn't be a real threat to any defense. Lee only ends up down here because we added Hall and the 2nd line was too good to break up. Pageau has the speed and creativity to create for Lee just like Barzal created for Lee. And we'll finally get to see Wahlstrom next year, accompanied this time by some actual scoring forwards. This offense has the pop we've been looking for. Each line would have at least two possible 20 goal scorers with every guy on it capable of adhering to the Trotz system.

Disappointing end to the season. That said, there's only one way to end the season without disappointment. We'll get there soon, we're just one addition away. 'Til then, thanks Isles. It's been a rough year, and I needed something to smile about.

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