Brock Nelson, New York Islanders

Five teams have been linked to Islanders star player Brock Nelson in trade rumors
The New York Islanders likely won't be making the playoffs this season, and trade rumors have begun to appear linking their star Brock Nelson to five teams.
5 Teams Linked to Islanders’ Brock Nelson Pre-Trade Deadline
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, New York Islanders center Brock Nelson has become a player drawing serious attention. Ranked No. 1 on Daily Faceoff’s Trade Targets board, Nelson has several teams that potentially see him as an ideal fit.
Source: Washington Capitals Have Inquired About New York Islanders Forward Brock Nelson
According to industry sources, the Washington Capitals have checked in on New York Islanders ' pending unrestricted free agent forward, Brock Nelson. While any potential team that acquires Nelson would likely want him to extend, given the cost, the Capitals are believed to have no issue with him being a pure rental.
Insider Links 5 Teams to Islanders Center In 'No Brainer' Trade
As a pending unrestricted free agent with a $6-million cap hit, Nelson is seen as the ideal rental for teams looking to bolster their lineup ahead of the playoffs with the Islanders expected to miss the postseason, thus becoming sellers at the deadline.
Islanders Expected to Part Ways With Brock Nelson at Trade Deadline
Nelson, 33, is a coveted acquisition for contenders looking to add immediate impact down the middle of the ice. He becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, so given the circumstances, Nelson's 12 years on Long Island are likely to come to an end by the March 7 trade deadline.
Capitals Have Reportedly Expressed Interest In Brock Nelson As Forward Rental Option
The Washington Capitals currently sit atop the NHL standings and hope that success translates to the postseason, and per industry sources, they've looked at New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson as a potential rental option.

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The Capitals have $3.65 million in available cap space, leaving them unable to absorb Nelson’s $6 million cap hit outright.
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