Dylan Larkin Looms Large for the Islanders - Except in One Big Spot

Dylan Larkin fits the Islanders' profile in a lot of ways, which is exactly why this kind of rumor keeps hanging around the building. But one specific wrinkle changes the conversation fast, because front offices do not chase shiny names without checking the part of the deal that actually matters. The Islanders can dream on the fit all they want, but the real issue is whether the situation around Larkin makes that dream worth the squeeze.