The Islanders made some news yesterday as the news came out that Jay Pandolfo, a forward who spent his entire NHL career with the New Jersey Devils and last year in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons.
While with the Devils, Pandolfo posted 99 goals, and 124 assists for 223 points in 819 games played. While in Springfield, however, Pandolfo posted 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in only 12 games played, as he only played with them on a tryout basis.
As one can see by the stats Pandolfo posted during his time in the NHL, Pandolfo has next to no chance of making the team. The Islanders are already offensively established as it is, and signing Pandolfo to anything more then a tryout contract would definitely be a step back, and not a step forward.
If Pandolfo somehow does make the team, whether due to injuries or play or whatever, I see him as nothing more then a 4th line player, and truly doubt he would get any ice time on the 1-3 lines, unless the Islanders are completely demolished by injuries that is.
The likeliest scenario is that that the Islanders are simply doing this to help Pandolfo get back into rhythm, and maybe showcase his talents to other teams who might be more in need of those talents. Pandolfo, could also use his 13 years of NHL experience to provide some more leadership to the Islanders group of young players and rookies.
Either way, it's highly unlikely that Pandolfo will wear an Islander uniform come the Islanders' season opener.
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