The New York Islanders likely won't be making the playoffs this season, and trade rumors have begun to appear linking their star Brock Nelson to five teams.

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, New York Islanders center Brock Nelson has become a player drawing serious attention. Ranked No. 1 on Daily Faceoff’s Trade Targets board, Nelson has several teams that potentially see him as an ideal fit.

According to industry sources, the Washington Capitals have checked in on New York Islanders ' pending unrestricted free agent forward, Brock Nelson. While any potential team that acquires Nelson would likely want him to extend, given the cost, the Capitals are believed to have no issue with him being a pure rental.

The Dallas Stars have shown interest in trading for New York Islanders center Brock Nelson, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. As the March 7 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself in a favorable position to add a key player, thanks to potential cap flexibility from Tyler Seguin’s long-term injured reserve (LTIR) designation.