Started thinking about this trade from an Islanders fan perspective, and I’m not sure I’d be thrilled if I were a fan.
Looking at where they are in the standings, the average age of their team, and their prospect pool and this a very all or nothing trade.
Sure Bo could be the missing piece. They could make the playoffs and go on a run and then they’re not worried about it.
On the flip side, they miss the playoffs, Bo walks, and they have to give us their 2024 pick unprotected with a team that could very well be worse. Very big risk for them.
Could you imagine us trading Podkolzin and a top 12 protected pick at last years deadline in order to go for it?