from Greg Wyshynski of ESPN,

Here are some NHL players, hockey personalities and your puckhead friends here at ESPN, giving thanks to the sport we love:

I am thankful for the New York Islanders. Their teams of the early 80s are the forgotten dynasty, shoehorned between the fabulous Montreal Canadiens of the late 70s and the eye-candy Edmonton Oilers of the later 80s, but they had more fascinating and expressive players than any great team that comes to mind. The splendid fans of the franchise have had to endure so much and, until the new barn is built, they will continue to do so. GM Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz are among the finest and most principled people I have ever crossed paths with in hockey. Let's enjoy their current success. I hope it pays off in another Stanley Cup for them.

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