The Islanders must trade Noah Dobson at the deadline amid a defensive overhaul that could lead to a massive deal.

Some NHL rumors and speculation discussed whether an unsigned Rantanen and D-man Dobson could be traded. Are those possibilities realistic?

Elliotte Friedman's new report pours cold water on the potential of the Leafs pursuing defenseman Noah Dobson as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The

The New York Islanders are currently amid a surge back into the playoff race. During this surge, Noah Dobson suffered a major injury and won’t return until after the Four Nation Face-Off.

The New York Islanders have forwards Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri and Jean-Gabriel Pageau who would draw interest from around the league if they become sellers.

The Canadiens are in rumors about trading rental players, but that doesn’t mean Kent Hughes simply wants to acquire distant picks for his players. That time is over.

The Islanders are changing their trade deadline priorities, looking to move Noah Dobson while extending Brock Nelson.

According to RG, the Islanders are shopping Dobson: Dobson is currently on long-term injured reserve after sustaining a lower-body injury on Jan. 4. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said he could return to the ice during the latter part of the upcoming two-week break, but there is no timetable for when he will be game-ready.

The exact time frames for Noah Dobson, Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield to return aren’t known, but Dobson and Pulock — whose time frames are longer — are expected to begin skating during the 4 Nations break, with Mayfield having been described as day to day heading into the two-week layoff.