These are the new Islanders.
Or at least that’s the plan.
Many of the veterans who will report to training camp on Thursday will be the same – the huge absence of former captain and franchise face John Tavares notwithstanding. But Lou Lamoriello was brought in as president and general manager and Barry Trotz was hired as coach to change the organization’s culture and fortunes.
The Islanders, who allowed an NHL-high 293 goals last season, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons and have won just one playoff series since 1993.