Centers Mathew Barzal, 27, and Bo Horvat, 29, are in the second year ... Ryan Pulock, and Scott Mayfield in the team's core. Why? Left-side defenseman Pelech, 30, who is in the fourth season ...

• The Isles finished with 37 shots on goal; it is the first time since November 1st in Buffalo (28 games) that they had at least 35 shots on goal, ending the 5th-longest such streak in club history.

Scott Mayfield is a very intriguing name on the trade market this season, and now the Toronto Maple Leafs are one team that could make a play at the veteran. The New York Islanders likely won't be ...