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Kieffer Bellows Could Be A Trade Chip For The New York Islanders

04/03/2021 at 9:14am EDT

from Andrew Gross of Newsday,

Trotz has 22 seasons of experience in how best to acclimate young players into the NHL and has said several times recently Bellows "is going to be a really good pro."

But with the trade deadline looming on April 12, it’s fair to wonder exactly for whom that message is meant. Bellows, the 19th overall pick in 2016, is one of the Islanders’ most valuable prospects. Surely, other organizations ask about him in any trade discussions.

Trotz could just be answering the questions asked. Or, he could be trying to assure other organizations of Bellows’ potential.

Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello has made no secret that he’s looking to offset the season-ending loss of captain Anders Lee (torn right anterior cruciate ligament). Lee has been placed on long-term injured reserve, so Lamoriello can use his $7 million salary cap hit to spend over the $81.5 million ceiling.

"The biggest thing for young players making an impression and having lasting success in the NHL is gaining the trust of the coach," Trotz said. "That starts with details on both sides of the puck.

"Rookies, they’ve got to bring the juice. They’ve got to be noticeable night in and night out."

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