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Depending on who's observing, David Ullstrom is either getting a raw deal from Islanders coaches, has something to learn about defense and/or the Islanders system, or a little of all of the above mixed with the worst luck of all: injuries.

The New York Islanders made the playoffs for the first time since 2006-2007, playing an attacking, up-tempo game that allowed them to thrive offensively.

A very concussion-like "upper body injury" may have been all that kept the Swede from being in the same conversation as Brock Nelson.

We already know how bright the future is for this New York Islanders club. They have several core offensive players that have them headed in the right direction.

Apr. 13, 2013; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Josh Bailey handles the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

As the New York Islanders assembled some success, or at least progress, in the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season, you'd hear more and more other teams and hockey media note their team speed.