Islanders Newcomers & Their Nicknames

The Islanders now have two Anthonys, two Scotts, and two Adams.

The New York Islanders added three defensemen to the roster within a week span before the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off break. 

Tony DeAngelo, Scott Perunovich, and Adam Boqvist played a vital role in the Islanders' ability to get back into the playoff race. 

"These guys are excited to be here and have jumped in at a great time.
They've been playing great hockey, and it's great to have them be a part of the group, I think it's been a seamless transition.

"From our side of things, I mean, they're all good dudes that fit in.  They are having fun right now and working hard, so I think the transition has been great."

Given that the Islanders have been on the road a bit lately, it's allowed for some team bonding and the appointing of nicknames.

"We've had an opportunity. We've been on the road, so we've been able to go to dinner with Scooter and some of the boys," Lee said. "It's just nice to have another good Minnesota kid on the team and have a lot to relate to. 

"But, with Boker and Tony, same thing. We've been able to hang out with them a few times and just spend some time together, getting to know each other and obviously playing games."

Okay, so to sum things up:

Scott Perunovich -- Scooter

Adam Boqvist -- Boker 

How did those nicknames come to be?

"We asked Scotty [Perunovich] because we have a couple of Scottys on the back end. Now, we got a couple of Adams as well," Lee said. "But Boker didn't have a choice there. I think we just gave it to him. And I'm sure it'll evolve. They tend to."

What about DeAngelo? Does he have a nickname?

"Yeah, he's Tony D right now," Lee said. "We haven't come up with anything yet."

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