The New York Islanders concluded the season with low expectations, bolstered by a history of inadequate performance from prior years under Garth Snow. Despite some new additions like Anthony Duclair and Max Tsyplakov, the team largely returned an uninspired roster. The season culminated in a disheartening 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, encapsulating the inadequacy of the year. Key players showed moments of promise, but overall the team's performance exhibited a disconnect among management and belief in the roster's potential, prompting calls for significant changes from Lou Lamoriello in the offseason.
Playing like dog slobber in the finale seems oh so appropriate for 2024-25. Hudson Fasching getting the only goal to double his season total was a masterclass in summing up the season in one event.
They returned last year's uninspiring roster plus Anthony Duclair and Max Tsyplakov, two nice additions but not the kind that would make you think anything has meaningfully changed.
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