Islanders young defenseman Samuel Bolduc can’t afford to make rookie mistakes during the playoffs.
That means playing in an environment where mistakes can cost the Islanders the season.
Noah Dobson, who has regularly partnered with Bolduc, was in a similar position just a few seasons ago, getting his first extended shot in the playoffs in 2021 after sitting all but one game during the Islanders’ run in the 2020 NHL bubble. The thing about picking one mistake out: It means Bolduc didn’t make all that many over his first 17 NHL games. Without a doubt, he has put himself in the mix for a permanent spot in the top six next season. In the big picture, the signs are nothing but encouraging.
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