New York Islanders: Anders Lee Named 15th Captain in Team History!

[FourRings]

To put a "C" on a guy in his contract year who might struggle heavily without his usual centerman – not sure it's the best decision.

I don't think of Lee as a product of Tavares. He will do well with anyone who gets the puck to the net.

 

[Quickdraw2828]

The people who want Lee for only four years and less than seven million are the same people who proposed we trade Brock Nelson and Ho Sang for Karlsson.

 

[buud]

i sure as hell hope that Lee has a new contract soon.

great pick, always played with a lot of passion. his entire game has improved every year, IMO. workhorse.

could he be our new Jethro?

 

[SI90]

If he signes an extension I’ll probably get the new isles third with his name and the C on it.

 

[Quickdraw2828]

If he signes an extension I’ll probably get the new isles third with his name and the C on it.

Trivia

Who was the last Islander to wear 27 and the C?

 

[SI90]

Trivia

Who was the last Islander to wear 27 and the C?

Peca

 

[Quickdraw2828]

Peca

ya looked at my av didn't you?

 

[SI90]

ya looked at my av didn't you?

No I actually said it in a thread earlier. “ hopefully lee is captain here longer than the last 27 who was captain.”

I loved Peca

 

[Quickdraw2828]

I loved Peca

The only jersey I own

 

[SI90]

The only jersey I own

He was excellent for us. Was never the same after tucker. Sucks such a shame.

 

[ScaredStreit]

Congrats to Lee! While it's not fair to say he was a product of Tavares, it's going to be tough for him to maintain his scoring touch to the same level without him. I actually think he proves the nay-sayers wrong.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Both have NMC and Ladd hasn’t proved he’s worth it. There’s 2 options.

1- convince Ladd to waive his no movement clause and trade him to Seattle but you’re attaching either a 1st round pick your good young player with potential like Ho-Sang

Or

2- the new expansion rules allow you to expose guys with a NTC NMC. I highly doubt this happens but in the event that it does you expose Ladd and pray Seattle takes him.

Ladd has a NTC now. In the last draft, NTCs were able to be exposed.

Not sure if Seattle would actually want him though. It might take some convincing via trade.

 

[SI90]

So are we just gonna call him “Answers” Lee for now on like the title says?lol

 

[The Underboss]

Well earned!

 

[crasherino]

I was watching Bailey getting interviewed about Anders and I couldn't help but think that he's probably disappointed somewhat that he got passed over. He would be the natural other option, me thinks. He's the longest tenured Islander, he just signed for long term and he's at the peak of his career.

Not saying I'd prefer him, but I'm sure he was content with being one of several "A's". But being resoundingly passed over has to sting. At least a little.

 

[aronjudge11]

I didn't see the interview but I had figured he would be a little hurt by it. Being captain is a big deal to the players especially when there is a opening for it. Trotz did a interview, the only interview I've listened to of him, and mentioned five times in two minutes how quiet Josh is Very quiet. ..but also intelligent. The interview was either the day of the captain announcement of the day before. And he talked about Lee. So I think Josh quiet personality excluded him.

 

[doublechili]

I was watching Bailey getting interviewed about Anders and I couldn't help but think that he's probably disappointed somewhat that he got passed over. He would be the natural other option, me thinks. He's the longest tenured Islander, he just signed for long term and he's at the peak of his career.

Not saying I'd prefer him, but I'm sure he was content with being one of several "A's". But being resoundingly passed over has to sting. At least a little.

They can't make Bailey captain when he's going to be traded for Nylander.

 

[Talain]

You can't spell "Islanders" without "Anders."

 

[SI90]

Hey Anders! Give em hell tonight!

 

[sabremike]

ya looked at my av didn't you?

Check my username. You bet I didn't need a hint My first real Sabres hero from when I became a fan of the team on April 14th, 1997.

 

[PK Cronin]

You can get the letters added to your Lee and Bailey jersey's for free.

Add Letters To Your Lee and Bailey Jerseys

 

[boredmale]

He would be the natural other option, me thinks.

I actually thought Boychuk might have got it. From the sounds of things he is very vocal int he locker room(and also it prevents the problem of the captain leaving us after 1 season)

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I know it's only 3 games in. But Captain Anders 2 goals in 3 games. Sure was a passenger to what's his name -Toor.

 

[seafoam]

Play him at center.

 

[BarzyClub]

I actually thought Boychuk might have got it. From the sounds of things he is very vocal int he locker room(and also it prevents the problem of the captain leaving us after 1 season)

I think it’s pretty telling that he didnt get a letter at all. Boychuk is pretty long in the tooth and injured a bunch - wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on ltir at some point.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Play him at center.

No.