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Anders Lee’s Captaincy Future | New York Islanders News
Anders Lee, the Islanders’ 14-year captain and franchise cornerstone, is entering free agency — a seismic shift for a team still reeling from six straight playoff disappointments. Drafted in 2009 as a sixth-rounder, Lee rose through the ranks, took the captaincy in 2018, and is now just 77 games away from 1,000 with the Islanders. Despite improved offers, he’s testing the market — and if he leaves, the Islanders face an immediate leadership vacuum. With playoff glory fading since 2018 and a new captain to name before camp, the offseason stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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