Eberle also has adjusted well on the ice for the Islanders, who needed scoring depth beyond John Tavares and rising star Anders Lee. NEW YORK—When forward Jordan Eberle was traded to the New York Islanders from the Edmonton Oilers in June, he did not know what to expect. “Jordan has stepped up and accepted every role we have given him in a good way.”Playing with Ladd has helped Eberle. They make me feel comfortable.”Eberle has fallen into the groove of many Long Islanders, riding the train to his workplace in Brooklyn instead of battling relentless traffic. Eberle is eager for high-tension Eastern Conference rivalry games ahead, especially when the Islanders host the New York Rangers twice at Barclays Center later this season.

Source: thestar December 16, 2017 22:07 UTC