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Islanders Captaincy in Flux | NHL News
The Islanders are in rebuilding mode after missing the playoffs for the second straight year, firing head coach Patrick Roy and bringing in Peter DeBoer in hopes of turning things around. With no captain named yet — a first since 1997 — DeBoer is taking his time to evaluate players before making a decision, leaving fans to wonder if the team will adopt a rotating leadership model or settle on a new captain. Among the contenders are Bo Horvat, Casey Cizikas, and Mathew Barzal, with Matthew Schaefer seen as the long-term answer. As one of four NHL teams without a designated captain, the…
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