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

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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers NHL game to be played on March 3, 2025 on ESPN.

Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at UBS Arena on Tuesday. Palmieri gave the Islanders a 1-0 lead on the power play at 16:49 of the first period.

If this final game before the trade deadline doubled as the final game in Islander colors for Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri, then at least it was a good one. And if it was the symbolic final game of this era of Islanders hockey,

The Islanders are preparing to trade center Brock Nelson and the Avalanche are asking about him amid a playoff chase.

The Islanders are looking to sell before the NHL trade deadline, but will New York's front office move long-time fan-favorite Brock Nelson?

With less than two days separating the New York Islanders from the NHL Trade Deadline, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun casted doubt on whether the team will re-sign Brock Nelson.

A league source told Staple that "all options for Nelson are on the table," meaning he could sign an extension, be traded, or finish the season without a new deal and enter negotiations once his expiring 6-year, $36 million contract ends on July 1.