Anders Lee of the Islanders celebrates his game winning goal against the Canadiens at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 14. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett
Training camp marks the start of the season’s journey. But the Islanders are really hoping the preseason tinkering and tryouts just lead to building off last season’s foundation rather than a total reboot, particularly after an offseason of few roster moves.
Year 2 under president and general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz officially opens on Thursday when approximately 70 players report for training camp in East Meadow. The first season saw a 23-point improvement in the standings and a sweep of the Penguins in the first round of the playoffs before the Islanders were swept by the Hurricanes.