It’s Friday, before a U.S. Monday holiday. By that time, the Stanley Cup final will finally be underway.
- Dan and Mike spoke with Arthur Staple about the pending free agents, and even RFAs, and how Brock Nelson was more a priority than you’d have expected a year ago... [Islanders Anxiety]
- ...which was great timing, because in the afternoon the Islanders announced Nelson re-signed for six years, $36 million. [LHH | Isles | Post]
- Nelson said Barry Trotz’s confidence, his own hopes of continuing to improve, and the direction of the team — and urgency to win now — helped him sign before hitting the market rather than “let it drag on.