# BIG DECISION: Islanders Evaluate KEEPING Anders Lee as Cap Crunch LOOMS for Next Season

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Podcast: [Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-islanders-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-islanders-1034523)
Published: 2026-05-08T04:20:00+00:00
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The New York Islanders confront major future questions as Anders Lee’s role hangs in the balance. Could the longtime captain shift to a third or fourth line spot, or will tight cap space force a franchise-defining move? Gil Martin breaks down Lee's declining production, contract challenges, and how his physical game must evolve if he stays in blue and orange.

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