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The New York Islanders announced their 13th captain in franchise history, Swiss defenseman Mark Streit.

He's still rehabbing from shoulder surgery and he's been injury prone in the twilight of his career, but Islanders captain Doug Weight will return for another season.

Previewing the Islanders home opener against the Stanley Cup champs, and the formal home debut of John Tavares.

Why Doug Weight was the right call for new Islanders captain, and why the opening night lineup creates some interesting choices for Doug Weight.

Looking back at Ed Westfall, the Islanders' first captain, who won two Cups with the Bruins and called four more as long-time Islanders announcer.

More on the Joey MacDonald/Yann Danis decision, on what Bill Guerin means to the Islanders youngsters, and insanity going over the Schenn draft pick trade from the Maple Leafs perspective.