Category Archives: NY Islanders

Islanders sign Steve Bernier to tryout

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Derek

The Islanders signed Steve Bernier to a professional tryout. After struggling in ’13-14, the 30-year old ex-Devil forward bounced back with 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points in 67 games. The 16 markers were a new career best … Continue reading →

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Remembering Al Arbour

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Derek

Al Arbour is remembered as one of the all-time great NHL coaches. Continue reading →

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Islanders re-sign Anders Lee

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Derek

In a good move to start the offseason, the Islanders re-signed forward Anders Lee to a four-year deal worth $3.75 million-per-season. A former 2009 sixth round pick who turns 25 on July 3, Lee had a good rookie year tallying … Continue reading →

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NHL Draft Summary: Sabres and Islanders Hit Home Runs Early

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Derek

It was a big night for Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. But the Sabres stole the show trading for Ryan O’Reilly and Isles GM Garth Snow was up to his usual tricks trading into the first round twice. Continue reading →

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NHL Draft June 26-27

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Derek

The NHL Draft is a week away. Set to take place at BB&T Center in Sunrise Florida June 26-27, the league announced the draft order for the big event next weekend. The first round will take place next Friday on … Continue reading →

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Nassau Coliseum ice removal end of an era for Islanders

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Derek

On April 25, the Islanders played their final home game at Nassau War Memorial Veteran’s Coliseum. They defeated the Caps 3-1 in Game 6 at least winning one more time in Uniondale. Unfortunately, their season came to an end two … Continue reading →

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Isle Be Seeing Ya: Kuznetsov, Capitals eliminate Islanders in seven

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Derek

It was a bittersweet conclusion to a good season for the Islanders who fell to the Capitals 2-1 in Game 7. The Caps advance to face the Rangers. Continue reading →

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Islanders Win At Nassau Coliseum To Force Game 7

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Derek

In an emotionally charged Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders couldn’t lose taking Game 6 3-1 to force Game 7 against the Capitals. Continue reading →

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Kuznetsov, Capitals put Islanders on brink

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Derek

Evgeny Kuznetsov’s breakout performance put the Isles on the brink. Continue reading →

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No hearing for Tom Wilson on Visnovsky hit, Grabovski could play in Game 5

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Derek

The NHL decided against having a hearing for Tom Wilson following his hit on Lubomir Visnovsky that injured the Islanders defenseman in the second period of Game 4. The Caps’ forward charged Visnovsky going back to the penalty box. Unfortunately, Visnovsky … Continue reading →

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