Islanders losing Anders Lee update arrives on eve of free agency
Billy HeyenWed, July 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM UTC·2 min readIslanders losing Anders Lee update arrives on eve of free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Anders Lee has the 'C' on his New York Islanders sweater.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's unclear, though, whether the pending free agent will actually wear that again.
Lee will become an unrestricted free agent at 12 p.m. ET on July 1.
And after a beginning to an offseason that seemed to include Lee negotiating with the Islanders, no contract has been announced. Nothing is done. Lee appears to be leaving, or at least exploring the open market.
"A hulking winger who makes his living around the net, Lee appears set to move on from the Islanders," The Athletic's Chris Johnston wrote in his latest free agent rankings, in which Lee slots as No. 4. "He's a durable, hard-working player and remains a threat to score on the power play, which accounts for 30 of the 124 goals he scored across the past five seasons. Lee brings leadership intangibles, having worn the 'C' on Long Island, and profiles as a power forward who is tough to contain physically."
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Lee was a sixth-round pick by the Islanders in the 2009 NHL Draft who went and played college hockey at Notre Dame before reaching the Islanders.
He has spent parts of 14 NHL seasons with this franchise, appearing in 923 games with 308 goals and 241 assists (549 points).
Lee has played 82 games in three of the past four seasons (and 81 in the other one). He's as reliable as they come for the Islanders.
In 2025-26, he finished with 19 goals, 23 assists and 91 hits.
Lee turns 36 in July. He's heading toward the end of his NHL journey.
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Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Wednesday, July 1
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Wednesday, July 1
Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks are home favorites against the Giants.Ryan Gilbert|
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San Francisco GiantsArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for their third consecutive sweep of the San Francisco Giants as they close out a three-game set on Wednesday night.
The Diamondbacks swept the Giants at home from May 18 to 20, then in San Francisco from the 25 to 26. They then beat the Giants 5-4 and 8-2 in the first two games of this series.
Can the Diamondbacks continue their dominance?
Here are the odds, probable pitchers, and predictions for Giants vs. Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July 1.
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Run Line
- Giants +1.5 (-186)
- Diamondbacks -1.5 (+153)
Moneyline
- Giants +109
- Diamondbacks -131
Total
- 9.5 (Over -105/Under -114)
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
- Giants: Trevor McDonald (2-6, 4.94 ERA)
- Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (3-7, 6.15 ERA)
Trevor McDonald has been up and down this season for the Giants. He did fare well in his lone start against the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits in 6.1 innings on May 27.
Zac Gallen is struggling this season. He’s allowed 14 ER in 10.2 innings across his last two starts, but nine of those runs did come against the Twins. Last start wasn’t as bad as he completed 6.2 innings against the Rays. He pitched six two-run innings against the Giants on May 18.
Giants vs. Diamondbacks How to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 1
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Venue: Chase Field
- How to Watch (TV): NBCSBA, ARID
- Giants record: 35-50
- Diamondbacks record: 43-42
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Best MLB Prop Bets
Diamondbacks Best MLB Prop Bet
- Ketel Marte OVER 1.5 Bases (-107)
Ketel Marte came through for us last night on this prop at a +111 price, and I still like him tonight at -107.
The second baseman has now hit a home run in four straight games and five of his last six. That might be the better play at +413, or at least worth a sprinkle along with this safer angle.
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction and Pick
The only way I can look in this game is to the OVER.
Both starting pitchers have been unreliable this season, and there have been 19 runs through two games in this series.
I would lean to the Diamondbacks if you want to bet a side, but it’s a stronger play on the OVER.
Pick: OVER 9.5 (-105)
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RYAN GILBERTRyan is a sports betting writer at Sports Illustrated. He has experience working for NHL.com, NBC Sports, Covers, and more throughout his decade in the industry. As a Philadelphia native, he understands the passion and pain that come with being a sports fan.
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