The “32 in 32” series has begun at the Official NHL site, so it must be August and we must be inching forward in the offseason. With a shorter preseason and training camp — but 84 games now…yay?! — the summer will have an even longer slow window.
Still, some Islanders (and ex-Islanders) bits from the past week follow, plus a curious long-term bet in Pittsburgh.
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Islanders News
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The Islanders have poached a new assistant GM/head of their AHL affiliate, grabbing Gold from the Bruins organization. Chris Lamoriello remains in the front office but is no longer GM of the AHL team. [Isles | Newsday | Post]
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Has it really been 10 years under the new ownership? Jon Ledecky, Mathieu Darche and others look back and ahead. [Newsday]
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An update on Marcus Gidlof, a sort of afterthought inclusion in the Brayden Schenn trade, but one who still might have potential to be a pro in North America. [STLtoday]
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And very short-term ex-Isles Mike Reilly had fun in his day with the Cup. [NHL]
Offseason grades, Metro Division [Sportsnet]:
Islanders grade: D. While there’s plenty to like about this roster construction, it’s hard not to look at this quiet summer and feel like it’s a missed opportunity — especially while Schaefer remains on his rookie deal.
2027-28 third-jersey vote update:
Elsewhere
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With 14 points in 47 games across two seasons, the Penguins decided to give Ville Koivune an Engvall extension. [Post]
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The WHL underager (and now NCAA Michigan-bound) projected top pick Landon DuPont discusses his path. [NHL]
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But he’s one of many top prospects being eyed at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. [Sportsnet]
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