Nelson, 33, is in final year of his deal and has a 16-team no trade list with the trade deadline looming on March 7. "I want what's best for me, family, team and everything," Nelson said.

If he wants to stay with the club for the remainder of his career, what he gave on Tuesday was far from an overwhelming endorsement.

Brock Nelson has developed into one of the greatest post-dynasty New York Islanders over his 12 seasons with the franchise. Only the legendary Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier, Denis Potvin, and Clark Gillies (all Hall of Famers) have scored more goals in their Islanders career than Nelson.