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**Islanders take a flier on Shabanov — and that's okay.** • **NYI** signed Shabanov hoping to unearth a hidden gem — it didn't pan out • **NYI** front office still drawing praise for the low-risk, high-upside approach • **NYI** roster flexibility means failed experiments don't sink the ship • **NYI** forward depth remains a question mark heading into the offseason **Watch:** Whether the Islanders double down on similar under-the-radar forward signings this summer. The lineup's set. Drop in.