# POSITION SWITCH: Can the New York Islanders BOOST Isaiah George, Matthew Schaefer & Adam Pelech?

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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: 2026-08-21T04:20:00+00:00
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The New York Islanders face a left defense logjam—will a bold position switch or blockbuster trade define their future? Gil Martin explores whether moving Isaiah George to right defense offers the perfect short-term fix, or if offloading veterans like Adam Pelech or Alexander Romanov is the key to unlocking cap space and boosting contender status.

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