Can the New York Islanders be a better team in 2023-24 even if GM Lou Lamoriello doesn't make a hockey trade before the season starts? We break down what it would take and why it's possible but we also look at why the team may regress or stay at the same level they're at now as well.

Plus a deadline approaches this Saturday for restricted free agent Oliver Wahlstrom. We'll discuss his value and future with the Islanders or as part of a trade as he was supposedly part of the Alex DeBrincat offer along with J.G. Pageau.

And we answer your questions about the team as we dig into the mailbag.

All this and more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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