Jordan Eberle became a New York Islander on Thursday afternoon, as the Isles dealt Ryan Strome to the Edmonton Oilers. Eberle said he's excited to start playing for the Islanders and play with his close friend John Tavares. 

But there's a lot more to Eberle then just being a longtime Oilers winger and friend of the Islanders captain. Here are seven things to know about Jordan Eberle. 

The New York Islanders added a top-line winger on Thursday afternoon, acquiring Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Strome.

In Eberle, the Islanders bring in a proven offensive talent, a five-time 20-goal scorer who has put together three 60-point seasons with career-highs of 34 goals and 76 points.

BROOKLYN (June 22, 2017) - The New York Islanders have acquired forward Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Ryan Strome.

Eberle, 27, scored 51 points (20 goals, 31 assists) in 82 games last season with Edmonton, marking his fourth-straight season with at least 20 goals. In 507 career NHL games with the Oilers, the Regina, SK, native has scored 382 points (165 goals and 217 assists).

The New York Islanders released their schedule for the 2017-18 season on Thursday. Hockey is still a few months away, but it's never too early to pencil Islanders games into your calendar. 

Want to know when the Rangers and Penguins come to Barclays? The longest road trip? Games by days of the week? Check out our infographic or visit our schedule page. 

A running feed of New York Islanders transactions:

June 22: The Islanders acquired Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Strome. 

June 21: The Islanders trade a 2017 first-round pick, a 2019 second-round pick, Jake Bischoff and Mikhail Grabovski to the Vegas Golden Knights.

June 21: The Vegas Golden Knights selected JF Berube in the NHL Expansion Draft.

June 9: Steve Bernier agreed to a two-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) deal.

June 1: David Quenneville has been extended a bonafide offer.

May 30: Scott Gomez was officially named an Assistant Coach.

May 18: Luke Richardson was officially named an Assistant Coach.

May 11: Linus Soderstrom agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level deal.

The New York Islanders have released their schedule for the 2017-18 regular season, which features 15 weekend home games including the team's home opener Saturday, October 7 at 7 p.m. against the Buffalo Sabres.  

With the National Hockey League expanding to 31 teams, the Islanders will play their seven Metropolitan Division opponents four times each. 

The New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights announced a trade during the NHL Expansion Draft in Las Vegas.

The Golden Knights acquired the Islanders first-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, the team's second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, defenseman Jake Bischoff and forward Mikhail Grabovski.

Vegas also selected goaltender Jean-Francois Berube from the Islanders.  

EA Sports revealed a teaser for NHL18 at the NHL Awards on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas geared at all the young talent in the league. 

They were pushing all the speed, creativity and the flash of the league's young players, like Patrik Laine and the Toronto Maple Leafs rookies. 

So Josh Ho-Sang had to be there, right? Absolutely. 

BROOKLYN (June 21, 2017) - The New York Islanders home opener for the 2017-18 season will take place at Barclays Center on Saturday, Oct. 7 against the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. 

Fans can purchase season tickets by calling 844.33.ISLES or going online at www.ticketmaster.com or http://islanders.nhl.com/. To purchase group tickets, call 844.ISLES.GP.

The announcement of the full regular season schedule is set for Thursday, June 22.  

The 2017 NHL Draft takes place on Friday June 23 and Saturday June 24 at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Islanders hold the 15th overall pick in this year's draft and NewYorkIslanders.com is getting you set with a look at the top prospects entering the draft. Also check out our Islanders Draft Central.

This week, we'll be previewing the top North American skaters, the top European skaters and goalies.

All rankings are based off NHL Central Scouting. All analysis provided by Islanders Goalie Coach Mike Dunham.