Former linemates Matt Martin and Casey Cizikas have traveled disparate hockey ... moved back to his natural center position after Brock Nelson was traded to the Avalanche on March 6.

The New York Islanders took advantage of their opportunities tonight, with quick shots from Anders Lee, Brock Nelson ... and then Casey Cizikas chased down a clear, beat out the icing, and ...

But Brock Nelson decided he didn’t want to extend ... Pageau likely moves up to the No. 2 center spot, Casey Cizikas moves back to the middle and the Islanders get much, much weaker up front.

Around Islander land, there’s sadness at watching Brock Nelson go ... Bo Horvat, Barzal, Pageau and Casey Cizikas down the middle isn’t shabby; if Ritchie can force his way into the ...

The phrase “hockey is a family business” almost feels inadequate to describe Brock Nelson’s life growing up in Warroad, Minn.

The New York Islanders have pondered a Brock Nelson trade throughout the season ... At last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, the Avalanche acquired Casey Mittelstadt from the Buffalo Sabres.