Monthly Archives: October 2012

The narrow window closed. An 82-game season is no longer possible after the NHL kept their word by cancelling games through November 30. A week ago, the league gave us false hope by proposing a 50/50 split of revenue with … Continue reading →

For forty years, the New York Islanders have represented Long Island with pride and passion. In their inception back in 1972, they became the metro area’s second hockey team. An alternative to the Rangers for Long Islanders. Ironically, the Islanders … Continue reading →

News traveled fast about the Islanders reaching an agreement to move to Brooklyn at the start of the 2015-16 season. As Hasan noted earlier, Islander owner Charles Wang delivered on his promise to keep the team in New York. After … Continue reading →

After a lot of negotiations, threats and politics, local hockey fans’ long nightmare has finally reached a resolution this afternoon.  Of course I’m not referring to the lockout itself, comical as it is that major hockey news is happening while … Continue reading →

It continues to look like the ’12-13 season is doomed. A week ago, the NHL got our hopes up by offering the NHLPA a 50/50 split of revenues. Immediately, Twitter begged the players to accept the deal which included a … Continue reading →

It was a busy day in the KHL with a slew of games on tap. Among the highlights were SKA’s come from behind 4-2 win over Metallurg Nk. In a game they trailed 2-0, SKA scored four unanswered to defeat … Continue reading →

The start of the American Hockey League (AHL) season got going this weekend. For diehard puckers who won’t see their NHL teams anytime soon, that means a chance to follow the farm clubs. As we’ve noted before, there’s a plethora … Continue reading →

On the eve of what should have been the Devils’ season opener in Washington, NHL arenas are still dark al over North America and will be at least until the end of October.  I don’t want to dwell on what isn’t, … Continue reading →

Today is Columbus Day. The day America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 on an expedition. Imagine traveling by boat for years across the continent into unknown charters. Yeah. The thought is a little too much to grasp this … Continue reading →

While the NHL drifts into the abyss, the KHL continues during its first month. Former Ranger shootout ace Mats Zucarello helped his new team post a win earlier today. Zuccarello picked up an assist in Metallurg MG’s 2-1 win over … Continue reading →