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As the New York Islander get ready for their Home Opener, Michael Grabner looks for a fresh start while Nino Niederreiter looks to prove he belongs.

Previewing the essential and frivolous questions before the New York Islanders season begins.

Injuries to Mark Streit and Kyle Okposo change the equation, but we can still predict the Islanders individual leaders for 2010-11.

The New York Islanders still need two cuts to get to their 23-man roster, which may make Bruno Gervais and Calvin de Haan nervous.

The New York islanders made a bet on P.A. Parenteau as the next Matt Moulson. Now with Kyle Okposo injured, they need that bet to pay off.

The New York Islanders cut promising prospects Rhett Rakhshani and David Ullstrom while keeping junior-eligible Nino Niederreiter and Calvin de Haan still in camp.

Michael Cammalleri showed himself to be a bit of a cheap hack, while the Islanders final preseason games bring big roster decisions.

Matt Moulson picked up where he left off with two goals, and Doug Weight collected two assists, but the Islanders fell 4-3 to the Devils in preseason action.

The New York Islanders combine three preseason games in two nights, making it a pivotal weekend for several prospects and journeymen.

News and notes before the Islanders play their final preseason games.