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John Tavares - C - Islanders

John Tavares ranked third in the vote for the Hart Trophy.

Tavares had 28 goals and 47 points in 48 games in 2013. Over the past four seasons, he's established himself as an elite player and led the young Islanders to the playoffs. With former captain Mark Streit gone, it wouldn't be surprising to see Tavares wear the 'C' next season.
Source: New York Newsday
Jun 17 - 9:54 AM
Matt Moulson - W - Islanders

Despite the fact that he received only two minor penalties this season, Matt Moulson did not win the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship.

The trophy is awarded "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." Moulson has registered 113 points in 129 games over the past two seasons and has been assessed a grand total of five minor penalties over that span. Yet, he lost the trophy last season to Florida's Brian Campbell and this season to Tampa's Martin St. Louis. We are betting 2013-14 is his year.
Source: New York Newsday
Jun 15 - 11:01 AM
Shane Harper - W - Islanders

Shane Harper has been sent to the New York Islanders, along with a fourth-round draft pick in 2014, in exchange for the rights to defenseman Mark Streit.

Harper registered 10 points and 35 penalty minutes in 48 games with AHL Adirondack. He also had 14 goals and 27 points in 15 contests with Trenton of the ECHL.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Jun 12 - 1:49 PM
Joshua Bailey - C - Islanders

The New York Islanders and Joshua Bailey will begin contract negotiations soon, according to ESPN New York's Katie Strang.

Bailey is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this summer. The former first-round pick never really lived up to expectations, failing to surpass 35 points in his five seasons with the Isles. Still, Bailey should get a decent raise from the $1.3 million he made last year. The former Barrie Colt remains one of the Isles' young building blocks and there's no question the team would like to have him back next season assuming Bailey's camp is reasonable.
Source: Katie Strang on Twitter
Jun 11 - 2:11 PM
Jack Capuano - C - Islanders

The Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders will play a 2013 preseason game in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

Although Barrie is much closer to Ottawa than Nassau County, it's the Islanders that have the most connection to the home of the OHL's Barrie Colts. New York's John Tavares, Josh Bailey, Matt Martin and Casey Cizikas all played for the Colts during their time in junior. The game is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2013.
Related: Senators, John Tavares, Joshua Bailey
Source: TSN
Jun 11 - 12:53 PM
Tim Thomas - G - Islanders

Tim Thomas hasn't made a decision yet on a potential NHL comeback.

Agent Bill Zito reportedly told CBC's Elliotte Friedman that everything was "status quo" for his client and a decision has not been made. Friedman added that sources have said that Thomas is considering playing again, but he's not sure if it will be in North America or Europe. Thomas will be eligible for unrestricted free agency next month.
Source: CBC.ca
Jun 5 - 11:01 AM
Brad Boyes - W - Islanders

It appears as though Brad Boyes will test the open market on July 5.

According to sources, talks are ongoing but Boyes is unlikely to be back with the New York Islanders. He played on a one-year, $1 million contract this past campaign and is reportedly looking for a longer term deal.
Source: New York Newsday
Jun 4 - 8:28 PM
Rick DiPietro - G - Islanders

The New York Islanders have made it known they'll try to make it worth teams' while to take Rick DiPietro off their hands, according to CBC's Elliotte Friedman.

Beyond the fact that DiPietro couldn't even stick in the NHL last season, his massive contract is really putting Islanders GM Garth Snow in a bad spot. Still, according to the report the Isles are willing to part with a draft pick or prospects or possibly even absorb a bad contract in the trade in order to dump DiPietro. Unfortunately for them, as one GM told Friedman, "That will have to be one heck of an asset."
Source: CBC
Jun 4 - 5:20 PM
Evgeni Nabokov - G - Islanders

Newsday's Arthur Staple believes Evgeni Nabokov will likely re-sign with the Islanders before free agency begins but think it's unlikely Brad Boyes will return.

Boyes' agent has been talking with the Isles, but it's unknown if there's been any contract between the team and Nabokov's camp since late April. The Isles are unlikely to overpay for either, but Nabokov is the more valuable player after he posted a 23-11-7 record to go along with a 2.50 GAA and a .910 save percentage during the regular season. Boyes' 10 goals and 35 points in 48 games this season were important, but the Isles have several young forward prospects that need a shot at the NHL roster.
Related: Brad Boyes
Source: Arthur Staple on Twitter
Jun 4 - 1:25 PM
John Tavares - C - Islanders

John Tavares will likely be named the New York Islanders' captain prior to the 2013-14 season.

Tavares will take the role from Mark Streit, who is expected to sign elsewhere this summer after turning down the Isles' best contract offer. The timing is appropriate considering Tavares received his first Hart Trophy nomination this year after scoring 28 goals and 47 points in 48 games. The former No. 1 overall pick has blossomed into the one of the game's best players and is surely deserving of the captain's "C."
Source: Arthur Staple on Twitter
Jun 4 - 1:17 PM
Brenden Kichton - D - Islanders

Brendan Kichton, the Islanders' 5th-round pick in 2011, did not sign a contract with the team before the May 31st deadline.

As a result, the Islanders have lost his rights and he is eliegible for the June draft. Kichton was the leading defenseman scorer in the Western Hockey League this past season with 85 points in 71 games and will surely be drafted higher than the 5th round this time around. The Isles also lost the rights to 7th round pick Mitchell Theoret.
Source: Arthur Staple Twitter
Jun 1 - 10:03 AM
Tim Thomas - G - Islanders

According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, the New York Islanders won't be "tolling" the contract of Tim Thomas.

That means he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer and can sign anywhere if he chooses. Thomas decided to take the 2012-13 season, which was shortened by the lockout, off but said he was interested in playing in 2013-14. His rights were acquired by the Islanders in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
Source: Bob McKenzie on Twitter
May 30 - 5:56 PM
Chris Bruton - W - Islanders

New York Islanders sign Chris Bruton to one-year contract.

Bruton spent the last two seasons with the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL, scoring four goals and 10 points in 69 games in 2012-13.The Calgary, Alberta native also notched 134 penalty minutes and a plus-2 rating.
Source: NHL.com
May 21 - 1:36 PM
Nino Niederreiter - W - Islanders

Nino Niederreiter had a goal and an assist in Switzerland's 3-0 victory over Team USA.

Niederreiter didn't play for the Islanders this season, but he might break out in 2013-14 after getting some seasoning in the AHL. Julian Walker and Reto Suri accounted for Switzerland's other two goals. Reto Berra turned aside 29 shots for the shutout. Team USA will compete against Finland in the Bronze Medal Game while Sweden and Switzerland will battle for the Gold Medal.
May 18 - 3:25 PM
Eric Boulton - W - Islanders

Eric Boulton has agreed to a one-year extension with the New York Islanders.

Boulton was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He had no points and 36 penalty minutes in 15 games in 2013.
Source: Islanders.nhl.com
May 17 - 3:02 PM

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