This season is this season. Whatever happens happens.
What I am ready for is to see this team bottom out next year and the year after. Two consecutive 'generational' (hate that overused term - let's call them franchise-changing players) available consecutively. Knock-out a couple of pegs and let this house fall.
One thing that I noticed is that you have to be a fan of this team to want to watch them play. I know I don't watch an Islanders game! Love their effort, but outside of that, this is one very boring team to watch play. Love their effort, but only a die-hard fan like most of us here appreciate it. Otherwise, it is a very difficult team to watch.
Let's see how this season finishes off. I don't like their chances with 3 other teams closing in on one spot, but let's see. I think at this point it is more likely - and definitely more beneficial long term - to just fall down the standings towards 10th than finish in a wildcard spot.
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