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.

When you think of icons in the New York Islanders’ history, the usual names from the dynasty come up. Mike Bossy, Denis Potvin, Billy Smith, Al Arbour, and Bill Torrey come to mind, and they are just some of the many names that made up the great run.

After yet another disheartening loss and four days until the trade deadline, here's the latest we're hearing on the Islanders' plans.