Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman appeared on "Sportsnet 590 The Fan" and was asked how the injury to Barzal along with Brock Nelson's expiring six-year, $36 million contract will impact the Islanders ' trade deadline plans.

The Islanders' hopes of making a legitimate playoff push took a drastic hit on Monday, as the team announced that Mat Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) moves the puck against Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.

The Islanders are going to be without Mat Barzal for the foreseeable future. The club announced on Monday that Barzal is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury after leaving Saturday’s win over Tampa Bay in the final minutes,