After years of being mired at or near the bottom of the NHL standings, the New York Islanders have made strides in recent years, none bigger than last season, when they won a series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 1993.
A good portion of the Islanders' recent success can be attributed to their young core, which is led by captain John Tavares, the No. 1 pick at the 2009 NHL Draft. But more help is still on the way for the Islanders, who are hoping to take another step this season.
