The New York Islanders figure to be a significantly better team when they hit the ice for the regular-season opener next week, thanks to two trades Saturday that promise to solidify their defense. Isles general manager Garth Snow acquired both Johnny Boychuk from Boston and Nick Leddy from Chicago in separate traded completed within minutes of each other. The two veterans should provide a huge boost to the team's relatively inexperienced blue line, an issue that Snow has addressed as a priority. Read more http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...rs-acquire-boston-bruins-johnny-boychuk-trade