# ISLANDERS LACKING: Why New York Must ADD Elite Talent to Become Stanley Cup Contenders

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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: 2026-06-03T04:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

We know the New York Islanders are not yet Stanley Cup contenders, but today we break down what the Isles need to add to get to contending status and options for them to create cap space to get there.

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