"The broader answer is that everyone should be headed for the fire escapes. The club hasn't played well defensively, relying far too much on Ilya Sorokin. Plus, the offense just hasn't been there. Yes, we've seen some great moments from Mathew Barzal. We've also seen Maxim Shabanov and Matthew Schaefer look good as rookies. Jonathan Drouin, suspension notwithstanding, has also looked solid. But that won't be enough to get the Isles out of the funk they're in to start the season."
"Before you know it, the Isles could be stuck in last place without out hope of even getting close to a wild card spot. That's why the club must play like the house is on fire. After losing to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday afternoon, the Isles will get a couple of days off until their next game. That game will be against the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are about as tough as they come."
The New York Islanders began the season 0-3 and occupy last place in the Metro Division, having been outscored 13-7. Defensive lapses and overreliance on goaltender Ilya Sorokin have undermined the team, while the offense has failed to produce consistently. Positive signs include moments from Mathew Barzal and encouraging play from rookies Maxim Shabanov and Matthew Schaefer, along with solid contributions from Jonathan Drouin. A slow start risks the Islanders falling out of playoff contention, so the team needs urgent improvement, starting with a critical upcoming game against the strong Edmonton Oilers.
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