"The Islanders are well ahead of schedule to the point where they should be buyers before the NHL's March 6 trade deadline. In what was supposed to be a season about developing No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer and retooling the roster around him, New York's 4-3 win on Monday night in Vancouver against the Canucks has them sitting in second place in the Metropolitan Division. They are seven points behind the Carolina Hurricanes but have a game in hand."
"Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers: Panarin's days on Broadway are just about numbered after general manager Chris Drury told him that he was not going to offer him a contract extension amidst a re-tool. The 34-year-old is still performing at more than a point-per-game pace and is going to fetch a significant price. It's a game-changing talent that would strengthen the Islanders as legitimate contenders."
New York Islanders unexpectedly sit second in the Metropolitan Division and appear likely to buy at the March 6 trade deadline. The roster lost Kyle Palmieri for the season and Alex Romanov for the year, creating urgent needs for winger scoring and a steady left-handed defenseman. The team holds two 2026 first-round picks, including one acquired from Colorado, plus an improving prospect pipeline as potential trade capital. High-end targets such as Artemi Panarin would be transformative but carry complications like no-trade rights and rival-team dynamics. General manager Mathieu Darche must weigh assets against market cost and fit.
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