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The New York Islanders face mounting intrigue as the NHL trade deadline approaches and injuries shake up their lineup. Jonathan Drouin’s return to practice sparks hope, while Ryan Pulock’s uncertain status leaves the defensive pairings in flux. Can Ilya Sorokin’s elite goaltending carry the Islanders through a playoff push, or will the lack of lineup physicality leave them exposed when the postseason hits?
Gil Martin spotlights potential trade targets like Jordan Kyrou, Dmitry Voronkov, and Patrick Laine, examining how Matthew Darche might bolster playoff readiness. Insightful updates on goalie rotations, Patrick Roy’s strategy, and the emergence of the Pageau-Lee-Holmstrom line fuel speculation about the Islanders’ next moves. With a critical road trip and a 10 PM matchup against the Anaheim Ducks looming, the Islanders’ resilience and roster decisions could decide their postseason fate. Will they seize the moment before Friday’s deadline?
All this and more on today's bonus episode of the Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.
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"PULOCK MYSTERY: New York Islanders ADJUST Lineup While Trade Rumors SPIKE Before Deadline" is an episode of Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders. Runtime 11 min. Published March 3, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.