The Islanders' Next Captain Conversation
With Anders Lee gone, the Islanders must choose a new captain. Who should it be?
For the first time since 2018, the New York Islanders will need to name a new captain.
Anders Lee, who proudly wore the “C” from 2018-26, was unable to come to terms on a contract extension with the Islanders before signing a three-year deal worth $5.3 million annually with the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
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On Tuesday morning, the New York Islanders were informed by Anders Lee’s camp that the longtime captain intends to test free agency after the two sides were unable to come to terms on a contract extension.
Now, as the Islanders usher in a new era on Long Island with a new head coach and an influx of young talent expected over the next few years, the next captain becomes one of the organization’s most important decisions.