Islanders can ill afford to lose captain Anders Lee

Islanders captain Anders Lee speaks with the media at Northwell Health Ice Center as the Islanders wrap up the end of their season on Monday. Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van DykeIf Anders Lee never does another thing for the Islanders, which has become a startling possibility, he can know that his team and its fans always will owe him huge thanks for an unforgettable season.

In his own quiet way, the first-year captain helped make the 2018-19 Islanders much more than we all thought they would be. Along with the obvious improvements — notably the defensive scheme, goaltending, disciplined coaching and overall franchise direction — Lee’s subtle work as a leader turned a potential disaster…