NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — After the New York Islanders were swept in the second round of the playoffs, they went into the offseason uncertain how the team would look when it returned this month.
Several players were headed for free agency and there were some big names available.
Ultimately, the Islanders re-signed nearly all their own players and return with the core intact for a second season under coach Barry Trotz and president and general manager Lou Lamoriello.
“Lou did a good job bringing everyone back,” said forward Jordan Eberle, one of the returning free agents.