Mathew Barzal doing everything right to make Islan

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Mathew Barzal doing everything right to make Islan

BROOKLYN -- Islanders head coach Doug Weight stood at the podium to addre s the media after his teams preseason win over the New Jersey Devils Monday night and gave a straightforward response on whether rookie Mathew Barzal has done enough, at this point in training camp, to earn a spot on the opening-night roster.Yes, Weight said.Last season, Barzal broke camp with the Islanders and played two games with Matt Barkley Jersey the varsity before being sent back to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey league. The Islanders' 2015 first-round pick proceeded to record 79 points, helping the Thunderbirds claim their first-ever WHL championship, and eventually earned WHL playoff MVP honors.MORE:So far this preseason, Barzal has three goals in as many Derick Roberson Jersey games and is tied with John Tavares for the team lead in scoring. The 20-year-old continues to make a strong case to suit up for the Islanders on Oct. 6 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Im just trying to work hard and take advantage of the opportunity theyre giving me right now, Barzal said. Theyve been putting me into some key situations, playing the power play and stuff, so Derrick Henry Jersey Im just trying to make the most of it and try to do everything right.Barzals quinte sential moment came against the Devils on Monday night.With the man-advantage, Barzal carried the puck end-to-end and finished the play by rifling it over Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid. Even with Kinkaid sprawling for the poke check, Barzals calmne s was on full display.Wow New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) I saw that I had a pretty good lane at the net, Barzal said. I knew if I brought it acro s Larrell Murchison Jersey , he would have had me so I just had to go upstairs.Doesnt seem like his heartbeat really changes, Tavares said. Hes got great poise and control with the puck, he doesnt ever really panic. You can see that enthusiasm and creativity that he has.Weight put his trust in Barzal to work on the teams first power play unit with Tavares, Jordan Eberle, Anders Lee and Nick Leddy for the first time Monday.Barzal also lined up next to veterans Jason Chimera and Steve Bernier at even strength, but Barzal didn'tfeel that a spot in the lineupis guaranteed A.J. Moore Jr. Jersey .Even with Barzal's impre sive showing through the preseason, he acknowledgedthat the organization will make adecision that is best for the team.As the Islanders needed to make the final few cuts for it's opening night roster, Barzal was one of the team's youngsters to make the final cut. Despite a le s than ideal start to his 2016 season where he logged in six penalty minutes in his debut Barzal put that behind him and is focused on the 2017 season and his new start.
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