The New York Islanders made a splash before the trade deadline, acquiring Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in the hopes he might help jump-start their offense. Horvat met the media ahead of NHL All Star weekend, where he will be wearing an Islanders jersey but playing for the West, and described the entire process as nerve wracking, but very exciting. Horvat also spoke about the culture of New York, and the opportunity to play with Brock Nelson.
