Nationally, there is not much attention being paid to the Isles, but that is just how they like it.
Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat together again. But there is only so long you can cite a seven-game sample before it starts to sound ridiculous, especially when Barzal’s playoff return alongside Horvat fell flat.NHLI via Getty Images
Coach Lane Lambert can, and presumably will, move pieces around throughout the season. Maybe the best combination ends up having Brock Nelson or Jean-Gabriel Pageau on the wing. But understandably, the Islanders want to see Barzal and Horvat work together. The potential is massive, and they should have a full training camp together to hone their chemistry.This could also be phrased as, “What does Oliver Wahlstrom look like following a major knee injury?” On paper, Wahlstrom is the, and should be motivated to prove himself on a one-year deal that might represent his last shot to establish himself as an Islander.
So far, though, Wahlstrom’s potential has mostly been just that — on paper. Despite moments of excellence, he has not put it together and produced for a full season. Julien Gauthier is another option for Parise’s spot, as is Simon Holmstrom, but neither player has shown the kind of NHL scoring ability that Wahlstrom has. This should be his spot to lose, and if he can unlock his potential, he is talented enough to make the Islanders forget all about Parise.
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