The Islanders selected Nelson 30th overall in 2010 and he came up alongside many still in the organization such as Lee and Casey Cizikas as well as defensemen Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield.

The Islanders are working on a new Kyle Palmieri contract after trading Brock Nelson at the NHL trade deadline.

Teams are still waiting to hear back from GM Lou Lamoriello as to Nelson's availability as of Wednesday and extension talks are ongoing.

The head vs. heart calculus which has tugged at the Islanders’ decision-making, or lack thereof, over the last month finally hit an inflection point.

The New York Islanders shipped out Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening. Next on the to-do list was another veteran forward who is a pending unrestricted free agent, Kyle Palmieri.

The New York Islanders have told forward Kyle Palmieri they will not move him at this year’s NHL Trade Deadline, instead hoping to secure a contract extension in the coming days.

The Islanders and the 34-year-old winger, who ranks No. 7 on The Athletic's NHL trade board, will continue working on an extension.

The NHL Trade Deadline saw some major moves and some major stand pats, with the Islanders in a little of both categories. Lou Lamoriello traded Brock Nelson for a healthy haul after efforts to sign him fell short through Thursday,

The New York Islanders made a big trade when they sent veteran forward Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche. More forwards were expected to be on the Islander