from Elliotte Friedman of CBC,
• Sometime before his career is over, Kris Letang is going to win a Norris or two. One of the reasons he’s improved is that he takes things a lot more seriously, but Bylsma adds, “He’s only halfway to where he can be.”
• One opposing coach says Milan Lucic is having a big year because he’s not running around as much. “Look at the hit totals,” he said. Lucic is on-pace for 180 this season. Last year, his 82-game prorated total was 241. In 2008-09, he had 262.
• There are some good things going on with the Islanders: 19 points in their last 14 games, developing Michael Grabner, really impressive work from their two goaltending gurus (Mike Dunham and Sudarshan Maharaj). Jack Capuano is earning the full-time job. The organization must recognize all the craziness is completely overshadowing that.
• Meanwhile, the Islanders can extend John Tavares this summer. Extremely curious to see if he does it. He could finish Top 20 in scoring and is really coming on.
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