Anders Lee is a leader. When ‘he who shall not be named’ took his talents to the Great White North there was little debate as to who would succeed him for the New York Islanders. Not since Michael Peca have the Isles had as respected and well liked a captain as Lee. One can argue his presence this season has been nearly as important as Trotz and Lou.
So what gives? Why the delay?
First, we need to understand that Lee is historically a hard negotiator.
A superb quarterback, many had concerns about whether Lee would choose football over hockey.