Mathieu Darche has Mat Barzal decision to make — and it could impact Islanders’ entire offseason plan

Source: New York Post

See Also inside the islanders What the fears about the Islanders overpaying Noah Dobson get wrong One of Mathieu Darche’s most important decisions this summer isn’t a decision at all, but a question that could prompt multiple: When the Islanders’ general manager pulls up his team’s depth chart, is Mat Barzal slotted as a right wing or a centerman? Surely, no matter what the answer is, Barzal likely will play both positions at various points during the season depending on need. That’s not the point. The point is that where the Islanders want Barzal playing has a cascading effect on their offseason.