Islanders Quotes

As everyone in this room knows, Steve is one of the finest gentlemen you will ever meet in any walk of life. Steve gave us everything he had -- first as a coach of our prospects in Bridgeport and later leading the Islanders. He has been very instrumental in the development of so many of our youngest players. It is my hope that Steve will stay in the organization. - Charles Wang

[The Islanders appointed Yashin team captain Tuesday, in time for the team's pre-season game later that night against the New York Rangers.] This is a very big honour for me... There are so many players on our team who are great leaders and would have been excellent choices, so this means a lot. - Alexei Yashin

[New York Islanders: The Islanders named enigmatic center Alexei Yashin their 10th captain. When he was awarded the] C... It's always been my team since I came here. - Alexei Yashin