"In essence, the Soucy trade make sense for the Islanders at this point in the season. The club is dealing with numerous injuries on the backend. Of course, the biggest one has been the loss of Alexander Romanov earlier this season. However, there is a growing sense of urgency with the potential loss of Ryan Pulock. Pulock missed the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday."
"He was also out of the lineup on Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. With Pulock out, the Islanders would be down two key defensemen, forcing the club to turn to younger pieces like Travis Mitchell, Cole McWard, and Isaiah George. While it's good for the Islanders to give younger defensemen an opportunity to play, it's not quite what a team with playoff aspirations needs. Hence, bringing in Soucy is a good idea."
Carson Soucy will be sent to the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, and he sat out a Rangers game for roster management. The Islanders face significant backend injuries, including the earlier loss of Alexander Romanov and the current absence of Ryan Pulock. Pulock’s unavailability forces reliance on younger defensemen such as Travis Mitchell, Cole McWard, and Isaiah George. Adding Soucy supplies veteran presence and stabilizing minutes. Potential defensive pairings could include Soucy with Scott Mayfield, while Matthew Schaefer can continue to be deployed alongside Pulock, preserving other pairings.
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