For adding a proven, top-six winger with a solid two-way game, it may be worth the risk. Second is the fact that Killorn will be 34 when next season starts and the Islanders already have an older roster with an average age of 28.2. First, the Islanders are somewhat tight on cap space with just over $4.5 million available currently, but unlike other cap-strapped teams, they at least don't have many roster spots to fill. Killorn also plays a solid defensive game and can kill penalties, so he fits in with the Islanders' style.Īs with any signing, though, there are some concerns. Left wing is New York's weakest position up front, not having much depth behind captain Anders Lee, so adding a proven player at the position would be a nice boost. Killorn could add an extra scoring punch and fit in nicely on the second line. As the Islanders look to improve this offseason, expect them to target some forwards who can bring extra scoring depth. Namely, the offense was not good enough, even after acquiring Bo Horvat, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat them at their own defense-first game. The Islanders made a return to the playoffs this season, but many of the same issues still plagued them. This is likely sacrilege to Lightning fans, but looking at it objectively, the fit makes some sense. With that in mind, here are three other teams that could be ideal destinations for the veteran winger. If Killorn were to re-sign, he'd have to take a heavy hometown discount, and with this likely being his last shot at a big payday, that seems unlikely. While that may be enough to re-sign Killorn, it would leave them with practically no money to make any other moves. The Lightning are very tight on cap space, as usual, with just over $7 million available with LTIR relief. Killorn has stated he would like to stay in the Sunshine State, but it may not be possible. The 33-year-old has also played a big role in Tampa Bay's run of success, including back-to-back Stanley Cups in 20. In that time, he has scored 198 goals and 466 points, with 123 of those points coming in the last two seasons. Since then, the Harvard product has been a staple in Tampa Bay's lineup, playing over 800 regular-season games with the franchise. Killorn has been with the Lightning since they drafted him in the third round of the 2007 NHL Draft, although he didn't make his NHL debut until 2013. One such player is longtime Tampa Bay Lightning winger Alex Killorn. However, there are still a few quality players available for the taking. Unlike previous years, there aren't really any star players available and this class is pretty weak overall.
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The NHL free agency frenzy begins on Saturday, although this one may not be as crazy as in past years.
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