# BUYOUT: New York Islanders Weigh Ondrej Palat Options, Could CUT Ties to Free Cap Space Now

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Podcast: [Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-islanders-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-islanders-1034523)
Published: 2026-06-15T04:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

New York Islanders face critical offseason decisions as Ondrej Palat’s $6 million cap hit looms. Could a buyout or trade unlock the flexibility needed to upgrade a roster that’s missed the Stanley Cup playoffs three times in five years?

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