My guess is if Islanders can make a big UFA signing he will be the guy they dump. Probably for like a future 2nd rounder(doesn't have to be 2026). My guess he would be more likely to be traded July 2nd rather than at or before the draft
As it stands now I slot him as Islanders 2nd line center with Horvat and Barzal playing together, Ritchie being weened in as a 3rd line center. If we can sign a big name we split up Horvat and Barzal
If he’s moved it’s without retention (or a useless player contract wise coming back) at all and will probably be at the deadline if retention comes into play at all.
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