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Maccelli Could Be Islanders' Hidden Gem | NHL News
The Islanders pulled off a savvy move by signing 25-year-old Mattias Maccelli on a one-year, $2.25M deal — a steal given his offensive upside. After a breakout 57-point season (17G, 40A) with Arizona, Maccelli brings elite two-way play and scoring ability at a bargain price. With Anders Lee gone and cap space tight, Maccelli could slot into the top nine — maybe even the top six alongside Bo Horvat. New coach Peter DeBoer has a big decision to make: can he unlock Maccelli’s potential? If given the chance, he could be the spark the Islanders need to turn things around. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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