When former 67 and present Islander 67 Zenon Konopka saw TSN broadcasters Gord Wilson and Pierre McGuire sitting in the stands watching Thursday’s morning skate, he knew he had found his rallying point. Don’t call us doormats, Konopka shouted at the TSN hosts. Call us a “young, hard-working team.” After the skate, Konopka said he [...]

Before John Tavares was drafted by the Islanders two years ago, there was plenty of speculation about whether this was a good spot for him – and whether he’d agree to play here if he was drafted. But Tavares, who came into Thursday’s game with 15 goals and 14 assists, says he has no regrets. [...]