Because it's the offseason. Also, Stamkos.
I wouldn't even be writing this if it wasn't for two guys I trust bringing it up first.
First on the Point Blank podcast, then later on Hockey Night in New York, NHL.com's Brian Compton said that the Islanders would be big players should Steven Stamkos hit unrestricted free agency on July 1. On the latter show, Compton said his sources indicated that incoming majority owners Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin are looking to make a splash right off the bat and Stamkos could be the pool they jump in at the time they take over.