EDMONTON, Alberta — If the underlying principle behind Garth Snow’s trade deadline inaction was the belief the Islanders were far more than an obtainable piece or two away from competing for the Cup, then the general manager’s thinking cannot be criticized.
But, and there’s essentially always a “but” when it comes to this franchise, Snow’s earlier refusal or inability to move at least some of the young assets and draft picks he has amassed over his tenure in an attempt to put his club in position for a legitimate run is confounding.
Källa: Islanders’ baffling strategy gives fans good reason to wonder
