Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 Friday morning on the New York Islanders.
(Before the Duchene trade to the Blue Jackets) understand that the Islanders went after Matt Duchene in a trade and were interested in signing him to an extension if he was interested. The Islanders are also interested in a number of other players.
“I think Lou Lamoriello absolutely wants to add. He’s got the cap room – obviously he’s got the cap room after losing John Tavares and not replacing him.