What is the story about?
Summer
meanders onward, but we are overdue for a fresh thread! Here’s some recent(ish) NHL and Isles links…
Islanders News
- Pete DeBoer discusses the offseason moves, his outlook, the need to improve defense, excitement to work with Matthew Schaefer (but not bestow too much on him too soon). [Athletic]
- Schaefer’s response to a question about his next contract was perfect. [THN]
- The Islanders offseason rewind, straight outta Compton. [NHL]
Elsewhere
- Jason Robertson has reached an agreement on a one-year deal for $12 million with the Dallas Stars before his arbitration hearing. His future is hereby punted forward. [Athletic]
- Speaking of which, here’s a roundup of RFA drama and rumors. [Sportsnet]
- And which players could still be on the move this summer? [TSN]
- The Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves are $4.7 million apart in their arbitration filings. [TSN]
- Utah re-signed John Marino for eight years and $54 million. [TSN]
- How does Steve Yzerman stepping down in Detroit affect hometown captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request, if at all? [Athletic]
- More teams than ever (in a league with more teams than ever) do not have a captain at present, including the Isles. Does that matter? [Athletic]
