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Islanders Select Quarter Century Mount Rushmore; Tavares Controversy Looms

8/29/2025

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Bleacher Report's Lyle Richardson selected John Tavares, Anders Lee, Brock Nelson, and Mat Barzal for the New York Islanders' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore.
Tavares is controversial due to his move to the Toronto Maple Leafs; Lee is a fan-favorite captain.
Barzal, despite injuries, ranks 16th in franchise points.
Josh Bailey is proposed as a possible replacement for Tavares.

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Story summary

Bleacher Report's Lyle Richardson selected John Tavares, Anders Lee, Brock Nelson, and Mat Barzal for the New York Islanders' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore.
Tavares is controversial due to his move to the Toronto Maple Leafs; Lee is a fan-favorite captain.
Barzal, despite injuries, ranks 16th in franchise points.
Josh Bailey is proposed as a possible replacement for Tavares.