Team: 2020-21 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 16, 2021

Published: Apr. 16, 2021

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Another day, another horrible effort from the blue and orange. To be fair, almost everyone looked a little better than last game but it still wasn’t anywhere near good enough to beat a team that looks as motivated and rejuvenated as the Bruins.

Leddy-Mayfield is an absolute disaster. I like Leddy a lot and will defend him most chances I get, but he’s been horrible of late. Mayfield has somehow been worse. I’d love to see both out of the lineup but unfortunately there’s literally no one who I can confidently say can capably replace either of them. We’ll start with Mayfield because he’s been especially bad and Coburn has a similar play style to him. Hickey would also work here, he looked very good in his short return to the lineup.

The forwards are even harder to figure out because they get shuffled almost every game, but nothing seems to work with any consistency. I’ve honestly really liked Zajac so far, but 13 and 7 need a real top 6 winger to play with (although I won’t lie, Barzal has been AWFUL lately). Either Palmieri, who has been getting a little better each game (which isn’t saying much tbh) or Beauvillier (who has been our best player since the trade), needs to play on the top line and STAY THERE. The revolving door of 1LWs can’t possibly be helping 13 and 7, so hopefully Trotz will give them a partner and keep them there.

Idrk know what’s going on with injuries, so I’m making some leaps. Bailey was a “game time decision” while Clutter was just “out” so I’ll assume 12 may just need a game or two while 15 will be out for a couple?