Isles Notes for 1/12

Per Islanders.nhl.com, The National Hockey League announced today that Islanders center John Tavares has been selected to participate in the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend from January 26^th thru the 29^th.

Tavares, 21, leads all Islanders in scoring with 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) through 40 games this season.

Brian Daniel Gallof reports breaking news:  The New York Islanders are in discussions for hosting a preseason game in the Barclays Center, Brooklyn next season.  Rumors of  Brooklyn as a possible relocation for the team have been prevolent (along with Queens) since the failed referendum last summer.