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Islanders could become gold standard for retooling teams

Fansided | March 13, 2026

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The New York Islanders' remarkable turnaround this season could become the gold standard for teams looking to retool on the fly.

Mar 4, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) warms up before the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The New York Islanders could become the new template for retooling teams.

Before getting into the specifics of that claim, let’s just clarify the difference between a retool and a rebuild.

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