"The New York Islanders have been the busiest team before the Olympic roster freeze. Last Monday, the Islanders acquired Carson Soucy from the Rangers, then just a day later, acquired Ondrej Palat and two draft picks from the Devils. It's clear the Islanders want to make the most out of this season. They do not care that they were supposed to be "retooling" and are willing to do whatever it takes to make a deep playoff run."
"In a recent article put out by The Athletic, Shayna Goldman said the Islanders should be looking for players with multiple years left on their deal. Guys, they can pencil in for the long term and be with the team for years to come. She named Jordan Kyrou as the player who best fits this. With the Blues 12 games back of a playoff spot, they should be sellers at the deadline, and Kyrou is one of their most valuable pieces."
"His advanced metrics show that he's played better than his point total suggests. According to Natural Stat Trick, he has a 55.71 CF%, a 62.36 SCF%, and a 62.98 xG%. These are the highest numbers of his career. He's also been a threat from mid- and long-range shots, as he ranks in the 94th and 95th percentile according to NHL EDGE. It's clear Kyrou is still a very good offensive player."
The New York Islanders completed multiple trades before the Olympic roster freeze, acquiring Carson Soucy, Ondrej Palat, and draft picks to pursue a deep playoff run. Targeting players with multiple years left on their contracts can provide long-term roster stability. Jordan Kyrou fits that profile, currently in year three of an eight-year, $8.125 million-per-year deal. Kyrou has 12 goals and 18 assists for 30 points in 46 games, and his advanced metrics (55.71 CF%, 62.36 SCF%, 62.98 xG%) and high percentile shot rates indicate strong underlying offensive performance. Kyrou projects into the Islanders' top six, likely on the second line.
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