It's Friday.
- Corey "Shutdown Line" Sznajder looks at the Islanders-Lightning series in exhaustive detail. Almost as exhausting as the Islanders performance in their own zone in that series. [The Energy Line]
- John Tavares rests more, the defense needs to do more and the roster can hold no more, according to Arthur Staple's notes column. [Newsday]
- The Hockey Writers prognosticates Jason Chimera's first season with the Islanders.
- The Saginaw Spirit has a new part owner - former Islanders assistant GM Jim Devellano.