Yes, and it’s not even close. Our number 5 dman is Mayfield… just ponder that for a second. We don’t just have a defense good enough to make the playoffs, I think the Isles will have one of the top 3 best defense squads in the league this year
If I were the GM of the New York Islanders (which I'm not but should be), I'd already be in contact with Philadelphia and Seattle about Sanheim and Soucy.
Assuming NYI makes the playoffs next season, I think it would be critical to pick up one of these impending UFAs as "Pelech" insurance. Losing Pelech on the left side without would be eerily similar to when Lee got hurt two seasons ago missed the postseason, but both of the aforementioned guys would soften the blow similar to Palmieri did in lieu of Lee.
Worst case scenario, you have an insanely deep D corps.
Not sure where else to ask this on the NYI board, but...
Any interest in a Formenton and Mayfield swap, or nah?
Not sure what your guys needs are tbh.
NYI needs cap space, moving Mayfield doesn't really do that and he's too important to NYI's playoff hopes.
If you want Bailey, NYI will move him for the best offer that doesn't involve anything more than an ELC and pick coming back.