"It's just communication. It's reading off one another, letting us use our strengths individually," Lee said. "We all have separate strengths that can contribute to a line and make it effective. If we utilize one another, we can do a lot of good stuff out there."
"He's just got such a good head on his shoulders," Lee said. "His hockey prowess will shine through, but what's going to help him early is his mindset and demeanor. There's a lot of responsibility being the first overall pick, and it couldn't have happened to a better kid that can handle that kind of thing."
"It's nice to take a step away and sit on the couch and play with little kids," Lee said with a smile. "We've all taken them in as much as we can. It's about making him and the other young guys feel comfortable."
Anders Lee expressed excitement about the Islanders' direction, chemistry, and new faces as training camp opened. He expects a natural fit skating with Mathew Barzal and Kyle Palmieri, citing prior shifts together and trust and communication as keys to the line's effectiveness. The organization welcomed first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, who has shown poise, maturity, and the mindset to handle early responsibility. Veterans have integrated Schaefer off the ice through dinners and mentorship to make younger players comfortable. Offseason changes including a new general manager and key signings have boosted energy and belief within the group ahead of the season.
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