# DEFENSE DILEMMA: New York Islanders Face Tough CHOICES on Adam Pelech, Alexander Romanov Trades

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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: 2026-04-27T04:20:00+00:00
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The New York Islanders face a critical blue line imbalance as offseason decisions loom. Can GM Mathieu Darche unlock a key roster move by trading Adam Pelech or Alexander Romanov to shore up the right side—or should scoring be the priority?

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