Happy Labor Day. It is Labor Day, right. This isn't Russia. Is this Russia? This is isn't Russia.
- Audio: The Hockey Writers talks to old warrior Rich Pilon about his time as an Islander and his old coach, Al Arbour.
- Sportsnet and USA Today name the Islanders among 2015-16 playoff teams in danger of missing this season. Eyes on Isles takes exception.
- And per ESPN's Scott Burnside, Cappy will be in charge of Team USA's penalty killing at the World Cup. Hope he's bringing Greg Cronin's playbook.