NHL.com: Inside look at New York Islanders

[The Underboss]

https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-islanders-season-preview-2016-17/c-281360852

It's no secret the New York Islanders' hopes of winning the Stanley Cup begin and end with the health and production of their captain, John Tavares.

But three important members of Tavares' supporting cast signed elsewhere as unrestricted free agents on July 1. Frans Nielsen, arguably one of the better two-way centers in the NHL, signed a six-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Right wing Kyle Okposo, a first-round pick (No. 7) in 2006 and three-time 20-goal scorer, left for a seven-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

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[LeapOnOver]

Interesting that Malkin called Ladd.

I think Snow could actually get the boot if the money is there and he's not able to land quality FA's. We'll see what happens when there are some really good ones available, but it's great to have the resources...too little too late for the Isles now that there is a cap and we can't just buy a cup anymore. GM's job is way harder than it was in previous seasons. Snow has made it clear that if you are not the type of player he's looking for then you don't get re-signed (unless of course your name is Josh Bailey). We'll see how long Strome and Nelson last if they don't start putting it together.