The Islanders followed up their first win over the Blackhawks in six tries with...another loss in Arizona. Must be the dry heat.
- About last night: Nowhere good enough, though “at least” they got a point. Post-game comments sounded weirdly unconcerned. Eberle’s quote in Newsday made me chuckle (“I’ve been there.”) [LHH | Newsday | NHL | Isles]
- Mathew Barzal is so good (and benefited from returning to the WHL) two years after his draft day. [FanRag]
- What more is there to know about John Tavares?