>But essentially leaving the core intact after two straight first-round playoff ousters and no playoff series wins since 2021 is underwhelming. They probably still need a defenseman and more scoring on the wing. Basically, Lamoriello is betting that Patrick Roy’s presence as coach for a full season will be enough improvement.
2. It is the end of an era
Basically just mentions Martin and Clutterbuck being gone
3. All eyes are on Sorokin
>the Islanders’ hopes of sustained success rest on Sorokin regaining the form that left him second in Vezina balloting in 2023. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman recently speculated Sorokin may still be harboring an injury, something neither confirmed by the Islanders nor Sorokin’s camp. Any prolonged absence would be devastating to the Islanders, thin organizationally in net.
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1. They likely didn’t do enough
>But essentially leaving the core intact after two straight first-round playoff ousters and no playoff series wins since 2021 is underwhelming. They probably still need a defenseman and more scoring on the wing. Basically, Lamoriello is betting that Patrick Roy’s presence as coach for a full season will be enough improvement.
2. It is the end of an era
Basically just mentions Martin and Clutterbuck being gone
3. All eyes are on Sorokin
>the Islanders’ hopes of sustained success rest on Sorokin regaining the form that left him second in Vezina balloting in 2023. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman recently speculated Sorokin may still be harboring an injury, something neither confirmed by the Islanders nor Sorokin’s camp. Any prolonged absence would be devastating to the Islanders, thin organizationally in net.