Why The New York Islanders Acquired Ondrej Palat

The second of the New York Islanders' two trades this week raised some eyebrows. Ondrej Palat, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, arrived on Long Island after the New Jersey Devils sent him packing.

Here's why the Islanders made the move:

Discover how Palat's Stanley Cup pedigree and shutdown ability outweigh his contract concerns, fitting the Islanders' bottom-six needs perfectly.

thehockeynews.comWhy The Islanders Acquired Ondrej PalatDiscover how Palat's Stanley Cup pedigree and shutdown ability outweigh his contract concerns, fitting the Islanders' bottom-six needs perfectly.