Islanders News: My dad says you should sit in a rocking chair while you're on the ice

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Islanders links

• Recaps: LHH | Newsday | NY Post | NY Daily News | Islanders | NHL.com | NYI Skinny | All About the Jersey
• Steve Bernier missed his ex-teammates so much that he got a little extra close with them yesterday. [Newsday | NJ.com]
• The Islanders chose to play it safe with Ryan Strome, who sat out yesterday. But it looks like his injury isn't serious. [Cyrgalis' Notebook]
• The Sound Tigers lost to Hershey in a shootout, but are happy with their performance. [CT Post | Soundin' Off]
• Michael Dal Colle won't be going to the World Junior Championship this year after being cut from Team Canada's training camp. But Anthony Beauvillier announced his presence with style. [LHH]

Other stuff

• Welcome to Pittsburgh, Mike Sullivan. Now, fix this. [NHL.com on his journey and his prime directive. | Players have a sad over Mike Johnston]
• AATJ rounds up the Metro. Caps still looking good as the race to the Christmas Break starts.
• How the Red Wings power play works under new coach Jeff Blashill. [WIIM]
• Before the Maple Leafs change their jerseys, stroll through their closet for their best and worst looks. [PPP]
• The Pension Plan Puppets crew did a Reddit AMA because they are cool and good.
• Finally, an oral history worth telling: The true stories behind the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Sudden Death. [The Hockey News]

Carp Lad Selfie!

@MSGNetworks @NYIslanders thanks for having me on the post game interview pic.twitter.com/PAEzxqBZSM

— Calvin de Haan (@cal_dehaan) December 14, 2015