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New York Islanders, Fans Have Much To Be Thankful For

Justin Weiss •
New York Islanders, Fans Have Much To Be Thankful For
Apr 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) is congratulated by Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) after the Islanders defeated the Panthers in game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Barclays Center. The Islanders defeated the Panthers 2-1 to win the series four games to two. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

On this Thanksgiving Day, it’s important to reflect on all the good that’s transpired over the past year on both Long Island and Brooklyn.

The New York Islanders (11-8-3) may have an AHL coach at the helm of the team and an underwhelming presence in the Metropolitan division standings, but there is much to be thankful for.

The move to Brooklyn, the 7-game series with the Washington Capitals and Matt Martin’s fighting ability headline some things to be thankful for.

On Thanksgiving eve, with a brief one-day hiatus to reflect on all that’s transpired over the past year, it appears to be a good time to review some of the glass-is-half-full moments of the 2015 calendar year.

Justin Weiss
Justin Weiss

Justin Weiss is a staff editor at Elite Sports New York, where he covers the New York Islanders and Brooklyn Cyclones. In 2016, he received a Quill Award for Freelance Journalism. He has written for the Long Island Herald, FanSided and YardBarker.

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