Eberle only has six goals and seven assists in 26 games so far this season.

EDGE Analysis

Eberle had a strong first season with the Islanders but his numbers have plummeted across the board in year two. At his current pace Eberle would be lucky to score 20 goals and reach the 40 point mark, numbers he has reached in every season with the exception of the lockout shortened 2012 campaign. Perhaps Eberle is thinking about his impending free agency and is worrying about whether or not the Islanders will trade him before the deadline in February.

Eberle (maintenance) will be in the lineup against the Lightning on Thursday. Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eberle missed Wednesday's practice for maintenance, but it's clear that he's not dealing with any type of serious issue. The veteran winger has four goals and seven points total over 14 games this season.

Eberle didn't practice Wednesday for the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Barry Trotz has stated that it's just a maintenance day for Eberle and that he does expect him to play Thursday versus the Panthers. Assuming Trotz is telling the truth, a big assumption in today's NHL, Eberle should line up with his usual mates, Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier for the game in Florida,

Eberle scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

This might've been the breakout game Eberle needed to get his season on track. After scoring 20-plus goals in five straight seasons, the veteran winger had just one in his first 10 games this year.

Eberle is still looking for his first points of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The goal-scoring winger was moved down the lineup in the preseason, winding up alongside Brock Nelson and Anders Lee. Through three games, Eberle has failed to find the scoresheet meanwhile, the trio has combined for only three points between them. No need to panic as it is still early and Eberle, as well as his linemates, have proven that they can score in bunches.

Eberle has been moved to the second-line, Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move comes as a bit of a surprise as the Islanders are expected to struggle on offense this season, so why mess with the one line that worked last year. Eberle is also entering the final year of his contract and will be looking to cash in big once again after a successful season. Since most believe the Islanders won't be a playoff team this season and have not engaged Eberle in contract negotiations, it would seem to in the best interest of the team and player that Eberle have a big season so that his trade value would be maximized if and when that time comes.

Eberle tallied one assist in the Islanders' 3-0 win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old right wing sniper is coming off a 59-point campaign a year ago and may need to take on more of a leadership role this season, now that John Tavares is no longer with the team. Eberle, an eight-year veteran, will look to post his sixth straight 20-plus goal season in 2018-19.

Eberle and the Islanders have not begun negotiations on a new contract, Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

Eberle had a solid first season with the Islanders as he netted 25 goals and 34 assists in 59 games. If the Islanders aren't able to come to a contract agreement with Eberle, it would seem unlikely that they would make the same mistake they made with John Tavares and risk losing Eberle for no compensation. The longer Eberle goes without a contract extension, the more likely he is to be traded before the deadline. While with the Islanders however, Eberle is slated to play on the top line with Matthew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier.

Eberle enjoyed a solid first season with the Islanders as he tallied 25 goals, 34 assists, and was a plus-5 in 81 games.

EDGE Analysis

Eberle was initially acquired by the Islanders to play on the top line opposite John Tavares. That duo didn't click so Eberle was eventually placed on a line with Calder Trophy finalist Matt Barzal and that duo along with Anthony Beauvillier worked extremely well together. That trio will likely play together next season, but could face much more defensive attention should John Tavares leave via free agency.

Eberle recorded two assists during Tuesday's 5-4 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

With 25 goals and 34 assists for the campaign, Eberle needs to mark the scoresheet once through the Islanders final two games to return to the 60-point plateau for the first time since the 2014-15 season. He's fit in nicely with rookie Mathew Barzal, as the duo has clicked for a respectable 3.79 goals per 60 minutes. However, his slight uptick in production this season can largely be attributed to his rebound in shooting percentage (13.9) after posting a career-low 9.6 mark last year.