The New York Islanders and captain Anders Lee have been negotiating a contract extension all season long. But with just a month before he becomes an unrestricted free agent they still haven’t come to terms on a deal.
It’s hard to think that Lee is allowed to walk in free agency. If he does it would be the Islanders second captain in as many years to walk in free agency. It’s not a good look for a franchise that’s trying to re-brand itself as a destination.
But New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello isn’t about to let narrative dictate contract negotiations.