According to Stefen Rosner from The Hockey News, over the weekend, the Islanders added Jason Berger as the teams new head equipment manager. Berger had previously been assistant equipment manager with new head honcho Mathieu Darches old organization, the Tampa Bay Lightning for the past 8 seasons.
Berger is replacing Leni DiCostanzo in this role. DiCostanzo had been with the Islanders organization since 2009. He worked his way up through Bridgeport before getting a role on the NHL staff in 2018. DiCostanzo was let go by former Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello. The reason for the dismissal is unclear, according to The Hockey News.
Berger has extensive experience in the hockey dating back before his time with Tampa having gotten his start with the Providence Bruins in the 2006/2007 season.
While this isn't a role that the average fan may give much thought to as seasons progress, its good to see Darche continue to put his stamp on the organization.
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