An offseason of upheaval is nearly over for the Islanders, with training camp opening next week. Change does bring opportunity, but it also means all players must prove their worth to the new brass.
“With the changes we’ve had, coaches and general manager, it’s always fun to prove yourself,” veteran right wing Jordan Eberle said after Tuesday’s informal skate at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.
The daily roster for the player-run drills grew after the Labor Day weekend as the Islanders prepare for life without former captain John Tavares, who signed a seven-year, $77-million deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1, and under no-nonsense president/GM Lou Lamoriello and Stanley Cup-winning coach Barry Trotz.