Islanders News: Get a haircut and get a real job; Greiss & Halak on World Cup

It's the Friday before Labor Day. Whether you have a half day or full, may your extended weekend start quickly.

Islanders links

• Thomas Greiss and Jaroslav Halak are ready and geared up for the World Cup. [Islanders]
  
• The World Cup uniform numbers are out and John Tavares will once again don his international preference, No. 20. [NHL.com]
• Congrats to the Baileys
  

  Oh, and Josh and Megan Bailey had a boy, named Wyatt, on Aug. 18. Chris Bailey, Josh's dad, is an avid hunter. He already bought camo PJs.

  — Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) September 1, 2016

  
  
• Unlock Bob Nystrom in EA Sports NHL 17 by collecting a bunch of in-game Islanders items. [EA Sports]
• Matt Martin is no longer an Islander and his flow is no longer sick. [PPP]
• Whattaya think, Cal?
  

  Have to admit, strange seeing Matt Martin without the flow. "His head looks 10 times bigger," Clutterbuck said.

  — Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) September 1, 2016

  
  
• Martin's Poker Tournament is just days away and newly-added guests include Rick DiPietro, Pat LaFontaine and Long Islander Mike Komisarek. If Rick shows up in that paisley jacket, find another table. It's magic.
  
• Another Long Islander - Selden's Chris Stemke, who played for the Jr. Islanders and went to Stony Brook - will attend camp for the ECHL's Elmira Jackals.

Other linkage

• Henrik Zetterberg is out of the World Cup due to an injury. Calgary's Mikael Backlund will play in his stead. [WIIM]
• Apparently, Sidney Crosby would like to keep the Stanley Cup for another year. [SI.com]
• Devils prospect Ben Johnson was found guilty of sexual assault and the team is in the process of terminating his contract. [AATJ]
• Lou Lamoriello and the Leafs enter Year Two more comfortable with each other. Easy for them to say. Ask Matt Martin's hair. [NHL.com]