The Edmonton Oil Kings might be missing their star blueliner sooner than expected; Griffin Reinhart has signed an ELC with the Islanders. (Photo: K Wudrich/flickr)

Allow the Game of Thrones jokes to start: The Isles have signed the kid with the great name, defenseman Griffin Reinhart, to a three-year entry level contract.

Reinhart was selected fourth overall at this year’s Entry Draft in Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-4 blueliner is a native of British Columbia, played with the Edmonton Oil Kings last season (and led his team’s D in goals), and recently became a fan of 90210. (No, seriously, check his Twitter.)

This is potentially exciting news from the Isles’ front (only potential, seeing that, as Islanders Point Blank stresses, it doesn’t mean Reinhart will necessarily join the team — it all depends on training camp). Congratulations and best of luck to Griffin!

Doug Weight’s time on the Island as a player was brief, though it stretched over three seasons. But the former center is now proving himself in the coaching capacity on the Island. (Photo: Dinur Blum/flickr)

This is a weekly feature appearing every Thursday on Arbour Day.

So, this week’s installment of WATN will focus on a member of the Islanders still currently involved with the team and organization.

That’s right. Doug Weight.

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