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Updating the Islanders offseason decisions regarding the NHL draft, the goaltending situation behind Rick DiPietro, upgrading the blueline, and the development of Kyle Okposo.

Aside from another disappointing loss, Islanders coach Scott Gordon had a bright second half -- and a franchise goalie on crutches -- to think about after the season's last game.

There are compelling salary cap and mentoring reasons for the Islanders to re-sign Doug Weight. If they don't, they should focus their summer free agent money on improving the blueline.