“Not sure what will happen”: Brock Nelson opens up on trade rumors as Islanders coach gives cryptic roster update

With the trade deadline for the NHL looming near, the New York Islanders have some difficult decisions to make after a poor sequence of games. Veteran center Brock Nelson, an important asset on the team, is a popular target in trade rumors. With what might have been his last game for the Islanders, Nelson helped secure a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg Jets with Kyle Palmieri and Ryan Pulock. Asked about his future and the victory, Nelson got emotional, showing how much he was attached to the team. With only days remaining until the deadline, the Islanders have a decision on their hands: trade him or hold onto him for a playoff run.

With the NHL trade deadline only three days out, the New York Islanders stand at a turning point. The Islanders have been playing poorly, dropping five of their past seven games, which has ignited debate over whether or not they will make some trades to give things a boost. Among the biggest names included in trade rumors is veteran center Brock Nelson, who may have just been involved in what might be his last win as a member of the organization.
The Islanders earned a gritty 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at home, with goals from Kyle Palmieri, Brock Nelson, and Ryan Pulock. Nelson, a 33-year-old center who has been a key player for the team for years, helped earn the win in the midst of swirling rumors that he could be dealt before the trade deadline.
With trade speculation continuing to grow, Nelson's Islander future is far from certain. When questioned about being traded and the importance of the team's last win, he became upset. His response was not only indicative of his own personal attachment to the organization but also that of the fact that his time spent wearing an Islanders jersey could be numbered.

NHL reporter Andrew Gross reported, “Brock Nelson admits there were some emotions for him tonight, but he really was just trying to concentrate on hockey. Said he’s had conversations with Lou Lamoriello but insists he’s not sure what will happen in the next three days.”
New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy delivered a heartfelt and practical message to Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri, both in free agency this year. Roy said, “They love this organization. Brock’s been here from the start. He did a lot for this franchise. I’m sure it’s a moment that they do not control, but at the same time, it’s a business, isn’t it?”
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Brock Nelson is in the last year of his six-year, $36 million deal with the New York Islanders. Since entering the NHL in 2012, he has been a cornerstone of the franchise, playing his entire career with the team. As the trade deadline nears, rumors about his future are intensifying. If traded, it would be the end of an era for Nelson and the Islanders.