The Islanders must trade Noah Dobson at the deadline amid a defensive overhaul that could lead to a massive deal.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, speaking on Monday's episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast, clarified that while Dobson isn’t widely available, the Islanders have had “specific” trade talks that may have involved moving him under the right circumstances.

Elliotte Friedman's new report pours cold water on the potential of the Leafs pursuing defenseman Noah Dobson as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The

Contrary to a report late last week, the Islanders are not actively making defenseman Noah Dobson available for trade, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s 32 Thoughts podcast.

The New York Islanders are in a weird spot. They’re still relatively close to a postseason spot, just four points out with a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games.

According to RG, the Islanders are shopping Dobson: Dobson is currently on long-term injured reserve after sustaining a lower-body injury on Jan. 4. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello said he could return to the ice during the latter part of the upcoming two-week break, but there is no timetable for when he will be game-ready.

The Islanders are changing their trade deadline priorities, looking to move Noah Dobson while extending Brock Nelson.

All that, and the Islanders are right where they’ve always been. There was supposed to be some clarity by now on what this team is, and thus which direction it should go at the trade deadline in a month.

It's not a secret that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Winnipeg Jets are looking at any possible way to upgrade their current roster in hopes of winning a Stanley Cup, and with recent reports of New York Islanders dangling defenseman Noah Dobson in the trade market,