The New York Islanders are stuck at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and, in theory, should be sellers at the March 7 trade deadline. General manager Lou Lamoriello, however, is not ready to throw in the towel just yet.

Two months out from the NHL’s trade deadline, selling off assets is “not even a thought” in the mind of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello.

During what amounted to a State of the Islanders Q&A with reporters Thursday at the midpoint of the season, Lou Lamoriello thought it interesting that questions about the recent struggles of Brock Nelson,