PK Cronin
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Spot on.
I think there's a visual that bringing one or both of 15 and 17 back keeps the locker room stale and clique-ish. This might be one of the things that can be a turnoff for free agents.
The Yankees had this issue at one time, particularly with their players in their minor league system. Young players would sign elsewhere knowing how difficult it would be to break through and supplant a veteran. I can see the same thing being an issue here by running back the same core over and over again.
I don't think they should, mainly because their play tells me that they are past their expiration date but with Martin I can see them wanting to hit that milestone in an Islanders jersey. Unfortunately for us, in order for Martin to hit that milestone he'll have to play and that's just not a good thing.