How Barzal & Duclair Impact Islanders Hockey & Why Their Upcoming Returns Spark Hope For A Turnaround

I know what you are thinking. The team struggled when healthy, so why would anyone expect them to be better with the injured players back? Take a moment and I'll break things down.

The New York Islanders have only played the better part of five games fully healthy. But even when they were healthy, the team struggled in all facets of the game.

So, when the team gets as healthy as can be, why is there any reason to believe that the Islanders can be better?

Let’s first start by taking a look back.