Right-side defenseman Ryan Pulock, who has been playing impressive hockey as of late, is in the third year of an eight-year deal worth $6.15 million. Left-side defenseman Adam Pelech, who is also in the third year of an eight-year deal, carries an annual cap hit of $5.75 million.

DEFENSEMEN WITH TRADE PROTECTION: Adam Pelech (full no-trade), Ryan Pulock (full no-trade), & Scott Mayfield (full no-trade).

EAST MEADOW, NY- The New York Islanders (17-18-7) have returned home after sweeping their three-game road trip and officially beginning what could be their final run together in this group for a playoff spot.

Just when the New York Islanders look like toast and their season is over, they win three games in a row, on the road nonetheless. They won on Jan. 5 against the Boston Bruins in a 5-4 back-and-forth overtime game.

Scott Mayfield scored for New York and Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves in the Islanders' third straight loss. Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech was called for a tripping penalty which set up the power ...