The New York Islanders were a playoff team last season, but exited the postseason in the first round. With no high draft picks in recent years, and very little roster turnover orchestrated by Lou Lamoriello this past summer, can the Islanders realistically improve upon last year’s results? Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders discusses. What is the biggest storyline surrounding the Isles ahead of the season? What was their biggest offseason move? Who is their most important player? Who is a player on the verge of a breakout? And what’s at stake if this isn’t a successful season for the Islanders? All that and more on our Locked On NHL Season Preview.

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