"One name likely to be moved who could fit into this Islanders lineup is Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. Sherwood, 30, is on an expiring contract, carrying just a $1.5M cap hit. Only three goals off his career high, Sherwood has recorded 16 goals this season, including a hat-trick against the Isles on Friday night, while sitting second in the NHL in hits with 153."
"Despite Sherwood likely being a good fit for the Islanders, capable of playing up and down the lineup, Mathieu Darche would be wise to sit this one out. As we've seen from two trades earlier this week, as Mason Marchment was moved from the Seattle Kraken to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second and fourth round pick, and Phillip Danault commanded a second round pick after being sent from the LA Kings to the Montreal Canadiens, prices are high, and will only get higher."
"Darche has made considerable progress in rebuilding the prospect pool in just a few months, and it should remain one of his top priorities. There's no need to move future assets for a 30-year-old player who will hit free agency this summer. Rentals aren't the play this season, and that's perhaps all Sherwood would be. Stay clear and keep on building this team as they have been."
The New York Islanders are exceeding expectations through 36 games and remain in postseason contention despite season-ending injuries to Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri. Interest has been reported in Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood, who is 30, on an expiring $1.5M contract with 16 goals and 153 hits this season. Recent NHL trades show high draft compensation for rentals, raising the cost of moving prospects. Mathieu Darche has rebuilt the prospect pool rapidly and should protect those assets. Acquiring a likely rental would sacrifice long-term depth; continued building is the recommended approach.
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