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**Islanders aging gracefully — or just aging?** • **NYI** rank sixth-oldest roster in the NHL heading into 2026-27 • **NYI** face pressure to balance veteran leadership with younger legs on the blueline • **NYI** cap flexibility will be key as aging contracts become harder to move • **NYI** scouts and management under the microscope to inject youth before the window closes **What to watch:** Whether the Islanders accelerate any youth movement before training camp opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.