As part of a continuing series, writer Benjamin Benya will be previewing all 30 NHL teams over the next two weeks in preparation for the 2010-2011 regular season.
Continuing in the East, we have the New York Islanders.
Key Additions: D James Wisniewski, D Mark Eaton, D Milan Jurcina, LW P.A. Parenteau, C Zenon Konopka.
Key Subtractions: G Martin Biron, RW Tim Jackman, D Brendan Witt, RW Richard Park, LW Sean Bergenheim, D Freddy Meyer.
The New York Islanders made it fairly apparent at the start of last season that they would be completely rebuilding the franchise around a new figurehead: John Tavares. As the 20-year-old sensation enters his second year with the team, the Isles are continuing slowly but surely towards greener pastures.
In the offseason, when most teams hoped to make a splash, the Islanders simply tested the waters by building a stronger defense while drafting a top winger to play with their developing youth core. Overall, however, the team’s talent base is still far from contending with the beasts of the East.
Starting with Tavares, who had 24 goals and 50 points last year, the team is built more for learning ...
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Youth In Revolt: New York Islanders 2010-11 NHL Season Preview
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