The End Of An Era For No. 27 On Long Island

Thanks to John Tonelli's blessing, Anders Lee was able to keep wearing No. 27 for the New York Islanders after it went up to the rafters.

When Anders Lee signed with the Utah Mammoth in free agency, it meant the end of an era on Long Island.

Not only was the New York Islanders’ organization losing one of the best leaders in the sport, but a player who gave this fan base so many amazing memories.

But Lee’s departure also closed a unique chapter in Islanders history.