"The devastating news regarding Kyle Palmieri's injury has hit the New York Islanders like a ton of bricks. The sobering news has put a serious damper on what has been a good season for the Isles so far. Palmieri joins Alexander Romanov as the second Islanders lineup regular to go down for pretty much the remainder of the season. That's no bueno to say the least. But beyond the crushing effects on the lineup itself, missing Palmieri could also lead to other effects."
"Most notably, the situation could force GM Mathieu Darche's hand and lead to a trade. The Islanders could now be in the market for a top-six forward. Well, the Islanders and half the league are in the market for one. Unlike other teams, the Islanders aren't necessarily targeting a center. Any top-six forward could be a potential fit for the Isles. The big question would be where said forward could come from. Unfortunately, the trade market is still too tight for targets to clearly emerge."
Kyle Palmieri suffered a season-ending injury that creates a significant void for the New York Islanders. Palmieri becomes the second regular, alongside Alexander Romanov, to be lost for much of the season. The injury could force GM Mathieu Darche to pursue a trade for a top-six forward rather than specifically targeting a center. The current trade market is tight, but activity could increase in coming weeks and the Islanders could be aggressive once it opens. Internal options must try to replace production, and any trade must avoid sacrificing key prospects or draft picks.
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