Bo Horvat's trade to the Islanders came as a surprise to everyone. GM Lou Lamoriello always works in mysterious ways, but this trade was bold even for him.
Horvat is a pending unrestricted free agent this summer, and how this trade looks in hindsight depends largely on the Islanders' ability to sign an extension.
During All-Star festivities, Horvat was asked about it, and he was honest about it. The newest Islander said that an extension is not a concern of his to this point.
Islanders correspondent Andrew Gross writes: "
Bo Horvat said he is not thinking of a contract extension right now. He'll let agent Pat Morris and Lou Lamoriello deal with that for now. He just wants to start playing hockey for #Isles and get comfortable on the ice."
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If Horvat does walk to free agency this summer, Lamoriello will absolutely be on the hot seat. Honestly, even if the Islanders
do re-sign Horvat, Lamoriello's job could be in jeopardy anyway.
Horvat's services would be a hot commodity on the open market, so the Islanders' front office had better get started sooner than later.
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