Let's make a deal.
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Sunday in Islanders Country
Ryan Strome didn't sign the standard qualifying offer the Islanders issued (no surprise), so they are working on a different kind of deal. Arthur Staple says they're talking, "no issues" as of now. [@StapeNewsday]
More coverage of new majority co-owner Jon Ledecky's fan and media tour, on ownership's commitment to spend [Newsday] and their attention to detail in delivering what the fanbase needs. [Post, Brooks is a fan]
Elsewhere
The Shattenkirk, my friend, is twisting in the wind. The Shattenkirk is twisting in the wind. [Puck Daddy]
A whole bunch of stuff with a Penguin taking the Stanley Cup to Nova Scotia, them throwing a parde Happy for Nova Scotia. [TSN, more]
The Wings are counting on two former Islanders forwards. [NHL]
Jaden Schwartz and J.T. Miller were the latest to avoid arbitration with their respective teams. [Sportsnet]