We are to that stage of training camp. The Islanders finish their preseason schedule with back-to-back games, the road game last night in Philly followed by a home game against the Devils tonight. So last night drew the more "inexperienced" lineup, while tonight will presumably have a more crowd-pleasing crew of mostly NHL regulars. Results were predictable, especially with the Flyers dressing most of their anticipated opening night lineup. This built-in excuse was even baked into the official site's recap. Tonight may be a little more tellingwho slots at left wing on line 1? What does the bottom six look like? And are these previews for opening night, or last auditions before Lane Lambert has a week to adjust?Islanders NewsThree Takeaways: Nice opportunistic breakaway goal from Karson Kuhlman. Sebastian Aho and Samuel Bolduc each got looks in their battle for the 6th spot. But overall: "Far too often tonight when we were in on the forecheck we turned off people and we're guessing," Lane Lambert said. "That's not our hockeySimon Holmstrom Jersey. " [Isles]Kyle Palmieri is skating with the team and aims to be available for opening night. [Post]We repeat: Aho and Bolduc battle for the 6th D spot. [Newsday]Mathew Barzal discusses his move to the wing: He knows he still needs to use his skating and fly "all over the ice," and he doesn't mind the role changeanything to win. [Athletic]Here are new food items at the arena in Elmont this year, the kinds of things that sound delicious and "Sure, why not? It's only $23!" when you're tipsy and happy during the second intermission of a blowout victory. There are special cocktails and keepsake mugs that probably run even more than that. [Isles][couple days ago in] Isles History: Anders Lee named captain. He's a couple seasons short of tying Denis Potvin for the longest tenure with the "C" in franchise historyCal Clutterbuck Jersey. [Isles]ElsewhereA handful of updates from the ownersgovernors meeting, including a cap that is tentatively expected to go up to $77-78 million next season. Also: expansion isn't here yet, but it will come, and fees will be "a lot. " And Bally's meltdown continues, now affecting the Coyotes. [32 Thoughts | Athletic]Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist in a Sens preseason win. We may be closer to seeing him not be a one-team guy. [TSN]Coaches asked me, "Are you even going to go to the minors? Are you going to retire?" NHL players who survived it discuss the harsh reality of being demoted. [Athletic]The Flames have plans for their new arena, and it's something the team and city should love. [Sportsnet]The Ducks agreed to a three-year deal with Jamie Drysdale, after squeezing him when an injury kept him further away from reaching arbitration eligibility. [TSN]Alex "Don't Call Me Daigle.https://www.newyorkislandersprostore.com/hudson-fasching-jersey. Yet" Lafreniere has had a bad camp with the Smurfs. [Post]When are young, exciting teams like the Sabres and Senators finally ready to turn the corner? [Sportsnet]Could next year's NHL draft be at "the Sphere" in Las Vegas? [TSN]Longtime Canucks legend Stan Smyl, who played back in the Flying V and flying skate Canucks era, is transitioning away from hockey ops. [TSN]

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