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	The New York Islanders will be opening rookie camp on Thursday, with Islanders president / general manager&nbsp;Lou Lamoriello stating on Monday that he was&nbsp;&quot;extremely excited&quot; about what he&#39;s seen his coaching staff do over the summer and the physical shape the players are in. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Gross reports.
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