Update on Jason Blake
After taking a day to reflect on his recent comments about possibly leaving as a free agent if the Islanders don’t sign him by the Feb. 27 NHL trade deadline, Blake yesterday said he didn’t intend to distract from his team’s playoff push or to leave the impression he wants off Long Island.
“I know in my heart that I’m an Islander,” said Blake, who was last to leave Air Canada Centre after practice. “When we’re in a playoff push, I can’t think about the contract.”
Perhaps the veteran is still learning. The Islanders simply can’t afford that type of distraction if they want to make the playoffs. Good for Blake for recognizing that fact and owning up to his mistake.