On Monday, it was reported that the Islanders are getting rid of the Ice Girls, a decision that seems to be getting a favorable reaction. It is one of several experiments the team has tried — and failed — to pull off.
Here are the five most notable ones:
1. Sparky
Originally the mascot for the AFL Dragons that played at Nassau Coliseum, a team also owned by Charles Wang, he was later adopted by the Islanders. What does a dragon have to do with the Islanders?