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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

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John Tavares

Oh Captain, my captain. The 2009 first rounder is the best thing to happen to the Isles in a very long time. You may look at it like New York is wasting his talent and potential, but just think about all the great moments such as that displayed below that Tavares has provided us with.

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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