The Islanders are currently five points out of a wild-card spot, and Palmieri, who has arguably been the most consistent player since Patrick Roy walked through the doors on Jan. 20 of last season, will be mentioned frequently, along with Nelson, as the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline (March 7) nears.

The New York Islanders are stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and, in theory, should be sellers at the March 7 trade deadline. General manager Lou Lamoriello, however, is not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

Nelson, 33, is a coveted acquisition for contenders looking to add immediate impact down the middle of the ice. He becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, so given the circumstances, Nelson's 12 years on Long Island are likely to come to an end by the March 7 trade deadline.

Brock Nelson snapped a 17-game streak without a goal in the Islanders’ 4-0 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Don’t expect a selloff from the New York Islanders while the team remains within striking distance of postseason contention. That was message from general

The New York Islanders (17-19-7) woke up this morning in 15th place in the Eastern Conference, with a seven-point gulf between them and a playoff spot. After a total no-show 2-0 defeat to the Ottawa Senators,

The Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager conveyed a lack of worry about the direction his team is headed.