Islanders News: AHL signings and more Tavares hangover

The Islanders announced a slew of minor signings yesterday, several that had already been reported (Gibson, Helgeson), and others that were new and hold promise for the team’s newfound commitment to fielding a good team in Bridgeport.

And then over here, the ripples and reactions to the Tavares departure created some more missives.

Islanders Reading

• The best post-Tavares reaction in my book (but not only my book; tons of people retweeted it and added their own praise) and one of the best things ever produced on this site: If you read only one more Tavares reaction thing, read Dan’s epilogue to the Tavares Contract Encyclopedia.