Anders Lee’s eyes were reddened with frustration when the Islanders captain spoke after the last game of last season. That raw, post-game emotion has been replaced with a steely resolve as a new season starts.
"I think our level of determination and focus, as a result of where we’ve been and where we’ve come to, it’s at the highest peak since we’ve been here," Lee said. "I think we know what we have in front of us and the opportunity that’s here and in the group in the room. We just want to make sure we take advantage of our time.