New Islanders leadership group says so much about direction shift

The New York Islanders are undergoing a significant cultural and structural shift as they overhaul their leadership group. With Bo Horvat serving as captain and newer additions like Matthew Schaefer and Brayden Schenn taking on leadership roles, the team is moving away from its previous core. Players like Casey Cizikas acknowledge the emotional difficulty of these changes, emphasizing a 'next man up' mentality as the franchise looks to establish a new identity on the ice.