The season isn’t here yet. We’re making do.
Islanders News
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The wondefully-haired fan behind the winning 3rd-jersey design talks about his moment, and his late dad. [Isles | Newsday]
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Ryan Pulock was a guest on the Tri-State Hockey Podcast. He gives a pretty thorough answer at the 36-minute mark about the changes he’s seen in his decade-plus with the organization. They also talk about “the save” vs. Tampa. [YouTube]
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The Islanders named people to various strength and conditioning roles. [Isles | THN]
Elsewhere
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Cale Makar and the Avalanche agreed to a record, monster deal, $20.4 million per year. [Sportsnet] That raises the bar for top player salaries. [NHL]
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Yes the landscape has changed, but players like Macklin Celebrini are still taking “less” to allow cap space for other good players around them. [NHL | TSN]
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Connor Hellebucyk’s agent said the quiet part out loud, publicizing a trade request that is a few months old. Here are eight potential landing spots. [Athletic]
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Or maybe here are five potential spots. [Sportsnet]
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Or hell, maybe here is just one, Buffalo. [Sportsnet]
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Victor Hedman was “not [him]self” last season. [NHL]
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