This is a smart move by a team looking to build a new identity in the wake of losing John Tavares.
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32 Comments
I thought Josh Bailey was going to be captain, but I have no problem with Anders Lee being captain
Islanders fan here Lee is one of the most underrated players in the nhl 72 goals in 2 seasons he deserves it more than anyone but you could make the argument that the isles should have waited one more year and gave Barzal it but this is a good short term move for them
# LW 27 Anders lee C
I’m very happy with this decision. I think ppl would’ve been angry if komarov got the captaincy bc most fans don’t even want him on the team, at least not for as long as he will be. -islanders fan
“Hey Anders…”
Huh still I feel bad for islanders fan
What a god
He’s a good 40 goal score with the loss of the 🐍 it won’t go down and it might even go up
Lee was the best choice for captain, the only question being if the Isles would extend him. Sure seems like it now. Love this move for the Isles.
I couldn’t be happier to have Lee to be wearing the C
I feel like Lou is gonna have a pretty sour relationship with Barzal.
Smart move
A 90s WWF reference, holly shit bro
Not an Isles fan, but I love watching Anders Lee play! Former hockey play at Notre Dame and a very gritty scorer with high potential to be a 2-way player
Perfect choice. Give em hell Anders!
gotta extend him
Same I don't like the Isles but Anders Lee would be a great captain
The last captain of the Brooklyn Islanders
Can he score 40 again? I think so, and on a line with Barzal who is an excellent playmaker I think he gets there again.
My number 1 choice was Boychuk but Lee was my second choice.
I’m sure he’s just thrilled to be captain of such a useless team with even more useless fans.
Trotz made the right call here. Lee is someone the players look up to, someone reliable, someone who fits the paradigm of a Lamoriello/Trotz regime. Hard work, nose in the play, grinds in the dirty areas, and deflects shots in the front of the net. He's fearless and uses his size. He reminds me a little of Bobby Nystrom, if I'm being honest.
By mentioning Lou Lamoriello and not Barry metioning Trotz, are you implying that Lamoriello made this decision to have a captain? I would think it would be more a coach's decision rather than a GM's decision. I also noticed this tendency in at least another video about the Islanders video about decisions I thought were more a coach''s responsibility.
Wow the video i watched before this had the alundra blaze/Madusa trash incident. Happy excellent comparison. Thank you
Lee was captain of every team he ever played on Baseball Football hockey probably soccer too. Does nothing but lead, team first type guy,
Apology accepted my friend 😂
I appreciate the wwe reference and I’m 22
Solid choice for captain, he had a darn good player to learn from in Tavares.
Komarov couldn't be captain his work ethic isn't always there
I'm surprised they didn't wait at all, but I'm thrilled with Lou's decision. Let'ss go Islanders!
What about Barzal?
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