Impending unrestricted free-agent Kyle Palmieri knows his tenure with the Islanders might be brief.
But Palmieri, originally from Smithtown and acquired from the Devils on April 7, hopes he can stay on Long Island longer.
"I enjoyed every second of going to battle with this group," Palmieri said on Sunday as the Islanders conducted their end-of-season exit interviews. "To be a part of a team like this, it was an incredible opportunity for me and I would love to keep that going."
Palmieri, coming off a five-year, $23.5 million deal, will be a prime target on the open market after seven goals in 19 playoff games.