“It’s extremely humbling, quite an honor to be a captain of this organization. It’s definitely one of the most special things that’s happened in my hockey career.” - #Isles Captain @leeberr09 pic.twitter.com/2pth0DSiHS
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 4, 2018
#Isles News: Anders Lee has been named the 15th captain in team history. Josh Bailey, Cal Clutterbuck and Andrew Ladd will serve as alternate captains. https://t.co/TyF3vYEvK5— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 4, 2018
NYIFC Comments:
I love this decision. It says a great deal of what new management thinks of him, but in the end we all know what this comes down to by 7/1/19.
They could have gone the other way with longest tenured Josh Bailey on a new contract, or went with Boychuk, Leddy among several vets with term or no one at all which many expected.
Denis Potvin called with his congratulations.
Great choice.