Islanders have best goalie in the Metro, even after Hellebuyck trade

Writer Nestor Quixtan argues that the New York Islanders still boast the Metropolitan Division's top goaltender in Ilya Sorokin, despite the New Jersey Devils acquiring Connor Hellebuyck. Comparing recent performances, Quixtan highlights Sorokin's strong recent metrics against Hellebuyck's decline last season with the Winnipeg Jets, asserting that the Devils' new acquisition has significant ground to make up.

Quixtan also emphasizes that Sorokin provides New York with immense stability alongside backup Semyon Varlamov under head coach Peter DeBoer. In contrast, the writer notes that New Jersey faces broader team issues that Hellebuyck alone may struggle to resolve in their push for the playoffs.