When Mathew Barzal put pen to paper on an eight-year extension worth $9.15 million annually, the message was clear from both sides. The New York Islanders committed valuable money to a homegrown talent they believe will play a critical role in this team hoisting a Stanley Cup in the near future. But it also put pressure … Continue reading With Islanders Horvat Acquisition, It’s ‘Step-Up’ Time For Barzal