Even before the Islanders’ five-game winning streak, Lou Lamoriello said he wanted to see if his team could climb back into the race, and that is just what they have done.

Like his grandson, Bill Christian admitted he gets emotional every time he talks about Nelson being one of 13 forwards to make Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He, in fact, did during a phone call with NHL.com from his home in Bemidji, Minnesota, on Saturday.

After the Mikko Rantanen trade, anything seems possible. Let's break down who the Jets might target to upgrade their forward corps.

What is the possibility that Brock Nelson lands in Winnipeg before the end of this season? With chatter that Nelson could be among the more popular trade targets and with the Jets looking for the type of skill set that Nelson brings,

Pulock headed straight to the Islanders' dressing room just 15 seconds into the first period appearing to favor his left arm.

That has prompted speculation that general manager Lou Lamoriello could become a seller. Brock Nelson will become Lamoriello's best trade chip if the Isles GM becomes a seller. The 33-year-old ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are being linked to forward Brandon Saad, who had his contract mutually terminated by the St. Louis Blues. According to David Pagnotta of "The Fourth Period," Saad is a potential fit for Toronto.

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. --Brock Nelson stepped back and apologized for needing a moment to gather himself, to wipe his eyes and brush away the tears before they dripped down his face. Nelson ...

The Jets are an excellent team worthy of an all-in approach. Who should be their ideal targets at the trade deadline?

Nelson has recorded four multi-point efforts over his last seven appearances, a stretch in which he's racked up nine points (four goals, five assists), 20 shots, three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-4 rating.

The two new defensemen seem to fit in like a glove in a very small sample size. Their ability to see the ice and help the transition games by skating with the puck or moving the puck up the ice with stretch passes fits head coach Patrick Roy 's M.O. to a tee. Both can play quarterback on the power play, a skill the Islanders desperately need.