Late June – July 1st has been a nail-biting time for the New York Islanders and their fan base. A lot of disappointment and worry along the way. Those days should be behind the blue and orange.
Own UFA’s
It’s well documented on how the Isles fell short regarding John Tavares as well as Artemi Panarin the past two off-season’s. Both situations were bitter pills for the Islanders faithful.
The Islanders entered this off-season with four key unrestricted free agents. Needless to say, the fan base was concerned.
Lou Lamoriello was able to resign Brock Nelson, Jordan Eberle, and the captain Anders Lee.