[Bits] Streit on move; Nilsson on health; Logo grows in Brooklyn; Kadri signs

OMG, OMG, OMG. Training camp begins today as the big boys report, weigh in or something, get new sweatsuits to wear when pretending to be Al Davis. You know, the usual.

Islanders Reads

• Mark Streit has no hard feelings, was offered a two-year deal by the Isles during the season, and is happy about his five years with the Isles.
• The logo is down on the ice in Brooklyn. Pretty.
• Anders Nilsson is healthy and focused, ready to prove us worriers wrong.
• This was just perfectly summed up: Inept Nassau Pols Would Like the Islanders to Stay | IPB
• John Tavares is the best value contract in the NHL? Yes. The lead forgets a few other good business decisions, however.
• Hawks blog Hockee Night previews the Islanders. Good fun.
  
• "Can Griffin Reinhart, who would be a 30-minute defenceman with the rebuilding WHL junior squad this season, actually make the New York Islanders back-end, on a playoff team that scared the beejeebers out of the Pittsburgh Penguins last spring?" Probably not, but the Oil Kings will prepare just in case.
  
• In case you missed it, we talked about the Isles Brooklyn PR maneuvers late yesterday.
• Seriously, Brooklyn preseason game gatherings? Wade into comments here, share your plans, maybe share the section where you're sitting?

Elsewhere

• Nazem Kadri has signed for two years, and the Leafs win. For now.
• Derek Stepan is not, however. Not yet anyway.
  
• Well what do you know? RFA with little leverage and half a season of success signs bridge contract on the eve of training camp.
  
• Columbus finished hot last season, but they're keeping expectations low so it's okay they're not a Metro threat.
• Reasons to care about training camp, for most teams.
• Sergei Brylin will be an Albany assistant coach because what else is he going to do with his self?
• EA's NHL14 is available now. Think it's available on PS2? Otherwise, I'ma need some help.
• Pascal Dupuis believes the location of his shots has helped his Crosby-aided resurgence in his 30s.
• The Sens gave Bobby Ryan the Matt Harvey treatment: Bobby Ryan Talks Bobby Ryan Video - NHL VideoCenter

Ode to a Beloved Team

Here are some guys who should know, reacting when the Isles announced the Brooklyn destination: