Category Archives: NY Islanders

Islanders moves improve roster

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Derek

Over the weekend, the Islanders made a pair of trades that improved their roster. Entering the season, the biggest question was their defense. With Calvin de Haan starting on injured reserve, general manager Garth Snow addressed a need by taking … Continue reading →

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Islanders Aim High In Final Year At Coliseum

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Derek

For over 40 years, the Islanders have called Nassau Coliseum home. Since entering the league in 1972, they have only known one arena. On Long Island in Nassau County that’s included a rich history featuring one of the NHL’s greatest … Continue reading →

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Islanders sold to Ledecky and Malkin

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Derek

Yesterday, the Islanders sold a minority stake of the team to former Capitals co-owner Jon Ledecky and investor Scott Malkin. No terms were announced. Current owner Charles Wang retained a majority for the next two years. Once it’s up, the partnership … Continue reading →

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New Additions Improve Islanders

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Derek

For the Islanders, it’s hard to compete with other teams on July 1. Even with them making offers to some of the big names, they signed elsewhere leaving GM Garth Snow searching for other options. The fiery executive who pulled … Continue reading →

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July 1 Free Agent Frenzy Looms

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Derek

It’s already been an interesting offseason. With the cap only going up to a ceiling of $69 million, teams have been making tough decisions. Already we’ve seen some sacrifice players to clear room in anticipation of tomorrow’s July 1 Free … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Garth Snow curses during TSN interview

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Derek

Today’s Video Of Day feature is an obvious one. Highlighting the first round, Islanders general manager Garth Snow was interviewed by TSN’s James Duthie regarding trading back into the first round with the Lightning to select Josh Ho-Sang. Asked about … Continue reading →

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Islanders trade with Lightning, Draft Josh Ho-Sang

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

The Islanders weren’t done drafting in a busy first round. After grabbing forward Michael Dal Colle with their fifth overall pick, they traded back into the first round acquiring the Rangers’ first round pick from the Lightning. In a twist … Continue reading →

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Islanders select Michael Dal Colle

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Derek

Drafting early again, the Islanders selected forward Michael Dal Colle with the fifth overall pick. Going for offense, Islander GM Garth Snow got it in the just turned 18-year old from Richmond Hill, Ontario who led the Oshawa Generals to … Continue reading →

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2014-15 schedule released

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Derek

The NHL officially released the 2014-15 schedule. The season begins on Wednesday, October 8 with four games. Montreal will visit Toronto renewing their historic rivalry. The Flyers pay a visit to Boston in another unique rivalry. The Flames will host … Continue reading →

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Rangers to host Leafs in 2014-15 home opener

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Derek

Saturday, news leaked out on the beginning of next season. With the league announcing the Blackhawks and Capitals will play in next year’s Winter Classic at Nationals Park Friday, a day later all 30 teams announced their home openers. The … Continue reading →

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