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Maxim Noreau (56), of Canada, collides with Jan Kovar (43), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of the men's bronze medal hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Islanders sign KHL star Jan Kovar

July 9 | Shlomo Sprung

The New York Islanders announced today that forward Jan Kovar has agreed...

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Matt Martin played his tough guy role to a tee in Toronto, but now he’s back with his original franchise, the New York Islanders, after being acquired in a trade with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. AP Photo by Mark Zaleski

Homecoming for Isles’ tough guy Martin

July 5 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Unlike former Islanders team captain John Tavares, Matt Martin can’t wait...

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John Tavares looks down at the ice in what turned out to be his final game as an Islander, New York’s 4-3 overtime victory in Detroit on April 7. AP Photo by Paul Sancya

Lamoriello filling the void for Islanders

July 3 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Lou Lamoriello knew he had a massive rebuild and reshape project ahead...

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In this Feb. 21, 2017, file photo, New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Detroit. Superstar center John Tavares is going home, agreeing to terms on a $77 million, seven-year contract with his childhood team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tavares announced his intentions on Twitter on Sunday, July 1, 2018. AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File

John Tavares leaves Islanders, heads home to Toronto

July 2 | By John Wawrow & Stephen Whyno

John Tavares needed to post only one picture on his Twitter account...

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Team captain John Tavares will be a winner either way in free agency, but the New York Islanders are hopeful that their franchise player will remain in Brooklyn and on Long Island for the foreseeable future. AP Photo by Frank Franklin II

Isles must endure courtship of Tavares

June 26 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

John Tavares has officially received his Hall Pass. Now, the New York...

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Mathew Barzal became the fifth Islander to be named the NHL’s top rookie Wednesday night in Las Vegas after receiving the Calder Trophy. AP Photo by John Locher

Islanders’ Barzal named NHL’s top rookie

June 21 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Mathew Barzal’s breakout first season in Downtown Brooklyn has been justly...

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Barry Trotz is on the verge of inking a five-year, $20 million pact to become the new head coach of the New York Islanders, just two weeks after helping the Washington Capitals win their first-ever Stanley Cup. AP Photo by Bill Sikes

Islanders hire Barry Trotz

June 21 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Barry Trotz is going from lifting the Stanley Cup two weeks ago...

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Former Devils defenseman Scott Stevens (left) may be one of the candidates Lou Lamoriello is considering for the Islanders’ vacant head coaching position. AP Photo by Frank Franklin II

Lamoriello adds former Devils VP Pellegrini to Islanders front office

June 13 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Lou Lamoriello is getting the band back together. The Islanders’ team president...

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New Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello admitted that while he respects both of the men he fired Tuesday, the organization is in need of a new voice going forward. AP Photo by Mel Evans

Isles’ coaching search begins after firings

June 6 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Lou Lamoriello spent a couple of weeks sizing up the Islanders’ organization...

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Brooklyn Today

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THE LEDE: Happy Friday! Alleged leaders of a drug delivery service in southern Brooklyn were arrested, we go inside Brooklyn’s first marijuana dispensary and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon tackles outrage over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway rehab plan. Plus, birds feast in Sheepshead Bay, a Brooklyn boxer returns to his old Greenpoint block and a Brownsvillefamily is imprisoned in their home by the NYPD. Finally, Helen Keller Servicesopens its new center, borough businesses offer specials to government workers and a West Bengal restaurant opens in Ditmas Park.

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