As we enter the regular season, the New York Islanders have three major players who are working. As long as these three players continue to work, the New York Islanders will be fine and could make the playoffs. If they stop working, this could be a challenge for them.
Bo Horvat
Bo’s playing the best hockey of his career. And Wilson? He’s something else — just as strong on defense as he is on offense. There’s no worry about putting him on the penalty kill the way there is with the power play. His wrist shot is what’s really clicking — it’s dialed in, and he’s been the guy all season. I love that he’s looking to shoot more instead of always hunting for the perfect pass.
Ilya Sorokin
As I said in other blogs, Sorokin is coming back. I think he’s finally becoming healthy. I think injuries have slowed his progress, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I like his awareness of what’s going on; his hockey vision is among the best. He is getting better at controlling his rebounds.
Final Word
The Isles have a lot going for them. They still have room to grow. There has to come a point when ownership will decide whether they are making a playoff run or building for the future. If they are building for the future, they have some major assets they could trade and get a nice package. Mathieu Darche will have a pretty good idea of what to do. It is never a good idea to rush matters. There is plenty of time for them to make up their minds. By the end of November, we should know exactly what this team is. There is a saying: “Patience is a virtue.” I wonder how many Isles fans will have lost their virtue by the end of November?
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