The Washington Capitals are considering a trade for New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson as they near the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, despite his dip in performance

Detroit Red Wings goalie prospect Trey Augustine was recently named as a finalist for the Mike Richter and James E. Sullivan Awards. The Richter honors college hockey’s top goalie of the season, and the Sullivan Award pays homage to the country’s top amateur athlete.

Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders (29) shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) on March 7 in Elmont, N.Y. Just has been playing with fortified headgear since being hit in the face with a puck in a game against the Calgary Flames on March 5.

Sure, Brock Nelson is the big trade chip on the block but the Maple Leafs should acquire Kyle Palmieri instead.

Just ahead of puck drop, we received some fresh news on the Brock Nelson front for the first time since before the 4 Nations Face-Off. On TSN’s Insider Trading, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that the New York Islanders have not made Brock Nelson available for trade as of today.

The trade deadline is around the corner and Brock Nelson is a top target. Which teams could add him for a playoff run?

The New York Islanders held practice on Saturday morning inside Northwell Health Ice Center in front of fans. The practice was high energy and packed with zip and included a few notable pieces of news.

The New York Islanders visit the New York Rangers after Brock Nelson scored two goals in the Islanders' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators.

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of a Feb. 8 game in St. Paul, Minn.

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