if (containsNode(node)) {
      return false;
    }

    addNodeInternal(node);
    return true;
  }

  /**
   * Adds {@code node} to the graph and returns the associated {@link NetworkConnections}.
   *
   * @throws IllegalStateException if {@code node} is already present
   */
  @CanIgnoreReturnValue
  private NetworkConnections<N, E> addNodeInternal(N node) {
    NetworkConnections<N, E> connections = newConnections();