While the New York Islanders have re-signed their own free agents, the division rival Pittsburgh Penguins pulled off a blockbuster deal for Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson. We discuss how this deal changes the Isles playoff expectations this year and why it upset some Isles fans for several different reasons.

Plus, is there room for an enforcer like Ross Johnston on the Isles this season? We discuss the on-ice and salary cap implications of Johnston's situation and what the team should do about him this year.

And a big message from me to you as the show returns to the air.

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

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