The rumors about the New York Islanders signing center Nazem Kadri are intensifying but GM Lou Lamoriello has to make a trade or two to free up cap space before any signing can be announced. Today we examine who would make the most sense to trade and discuss some of the options.

Plus we look at the Isles overall salary cap problems and break down why this problem was created in the first place.

And we answer your questions about the potential Kadri signing all on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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