For all the words spilled over what the Islanders should do with Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri, that is — in theory — the easy part of this process.

It almost felt fitting, poetic one might say, that Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri starred in the final New York Islanders game before the trade deadline.

As we wait for the next Islanders game, which comes after Thursday’s trade deadline, the market would appear to favor the Isles if they are willing to move their top UFAs. Not only are teams reportedly looking for centers like Brock Nelson,