If you've not been told your favorite hockey team is a disgrace to the NHL in the last 24 hours, then you probably aren't aware that the Isles have re-signed Trevor Gillies to a one year, two-way contract yesterday.  [Fanshot discussion here] [Team release here] 

The merits of the move will be debated back and forth depending on how much a fan buys into some of the unquantifiable "intangibles" a player brings to the game vs the detriment of their actual on ice play.  But he is here, bringing fear, get used to it.  Most expect that Gillies will spend a significant amount of time in the pressbox as a healthy scratch and the AHL as mentor/deterrent for some of the young group of talent assembled there. 

My personal belief is this is a bone thrown to Gillies by ownership for embracing a difficult role and taking one on the chin for the organization last season.  It hurts little, prevents nothing, and is the right thing to do (amidst criticism) for a guy who loves being here.  Nice of the Isles not to buckle to pressure.  If you listen closely, you can hear sobbing...

Links and a Trevor Gillies poll after the jump.

Isles:

Should Isles Trade 5th overall pick to Florida, for Big Right D Eric Gudbranson? - Lighthouse Hockey
[Fanpost by CanadianIsleslifer]

Twitter: Kevin Poulin is skating/working out

Twitter: The Isles ask how you would design a 3rd jersey

Looking to pull a Hamonic - New York Islanders - News
Islanders prospects Calvin deHaan, Aaron Ness and Matt Donovan are looking to take the next step in their careers

Islanders live chat coming Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Join Newsday's Arthur Staple for a live chat Wednesday at 11 a.m. about the Islanders

NHL/IIHF:

Nashville-Weber and Devils- Parise to Arbitration [TSN] - Lighthouse Hockey
[KQ Fanshot] What it all means...

USA Hockey and Hockey Canada announce Development Camp rosters | ProHockeyTalk
As soon as a season ends, fans from 29 other teams are ready for the next season to begin. With Hockey Canada and USA Hockey announcing their Development Camp rosters for next year's World Junior Championships, the future seems a little closer.

Top 10 Saves of the 2011 playoffs | CBC

Top 10 Goals of the 2011 Playoffs | CBC

Team Rankings: NHL Done IIHF Style - Puck Worlds
Sigh...if you use the IIHF formula, the Isles are not looking so good. Well, thank god nobody does! Clean slate every year.

Draft/Prospects:

TSN: List of upcoming complete draft coverage
Media links and schedules to follow along

Draft Countdown: A round by round list of the picks teams have acquired | Puckin' Eh

Adam Larsson - Post-Season Quality of Competition - The Copper & Blue
What kind of competition did Adam Larsson see in the Swedish Elite League?

Prospect Oleksiak must decide - U.S. or Canada for WJHC-TSN Bob McKenzie

2011 NHL Draft Prospect: Tyler Biggs - Western College Hockey Blog
A look at NHL Draft Prospect Tyler Biggs

For Fun:

Shit My Mens League Says - Pension Plan Puppets
Great stories of fighting and chirping submitted by their community

Happy fathers day to everyone and enjoy your weekend!