Tag Archives: Islanders

Islanders say goodbye to Okposo, sign Ladd and Chimera on hectic Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Derek

The July 1 free agent frenzy has begun. For the Islanders, it’ll be a different look this Fall. After bidding adieu to Kyle Okposo, they reached agreement on a seven-year deal worth a reported $38.5 million with unrestricted free agent … Continue reading →

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Tavares’ goal in double overtime leads Islanders to second round

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Derek

It took John Tavares seven years to lead the Islanders to the second round. Continue reading →

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Brooklyn is ready to celebrate

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Derek

When the puck drops at Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn at the Atlantic Avenue subway station, the Islanders have a chance to wrap up their first round series against the Panthers. It’s been 23 years since the franchise advanced out … Continue reading →

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Hickey’s overtime winner lifts Islanders to exciting 4-3 overtime win over Panthers in Game 3

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Derek

In an exciting game, the Islanders came back to defeat the Panthers 4-3 to win Game 3 thanks to unlikely overtime hero Thomas Hickey. Continue reading →

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2016 NHL Playoffs: Predictions

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Derek

It’s never easy to prognosticate. Especially when it comes to the best tournament in all of professional sports. Every Spring, sixteen teams play for the Stanley Cup. They will battle, do whatever it takes and sacrifice their bodies for Lord … Continue reading →

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Rangers and Islanders still undetermined, Playoff and Award races Update

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders will decide who faces who in Round 1. Win and they play the Pens. Rangers either face Pens or Panthers pending Flyers/Isles result. Continue reading →

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Islanders beat Rangers again to pull even

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Derek

The effort was better this time but it again had a familiar end result. For the fourth time this season, the Rangers fell to their most bitter rival. After getting dominated for long stretches, the Islanders erupted for three goals … Continue reading →

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With point or win, Islanders can overtake Rangers

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Derek

When they visit the Penguins tonight, the Islanders know they can finally overtake the Rangers for second place in the Metropolitan Division. Locked in a tight battle for home ice in a potential first round match-up 22 years in the … Continue reading →

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Comeback kids do it again in Brooklyn

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Derek

For two periods, Barclays Center was quiet. Similar to their team that only had gotten 11 shots on Roberto Luongo. What ever was said in the locker room worked. Playing a relentless style, the Islanders dominated the third period scoring … Continue reading →

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Video Of Day: Nelson’s first career hat trick

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Derek

In today’s Video of Day, we highlight Brock Nelson’s first career hat trick which helped the Islanders win 5-2 over the Blue Jackets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Tuesday night. He beat Anton Forsberg twice including for the game-winner converting … Continue reading →

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