Tag Archives: NY Islanders

Lou cleans house, names self new Islanders GM

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Derek

As expected, Lou Lamoriello wasted no time making changes. The new Islanders Team President cleaned house by firing both former GM Garth Snow and coach Doug Weight earlier this afternoon. The 75 years young Lou named himself the new general … Continue reading →

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Hungrier Islanders own MSG again with 3-2 comeback win over Rangers

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Derek

When you have a wounded opponent down, you have to step on them. When it comes right down to it, the Rangers never finish anyone on what’s supposed to be home ice at MSG. Instead, they let opponents get up … Continue reading →

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Islanders lose Hamonic for at least a month, host angry Canucks

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Derek

When the Canucks visit Barclays Center later tonight, the Islanders will be without Travis Hamonic. The shutdown defenseman was injured in Saturday’s shootout loss to the Oilers when he blocked a shot that resulted in a power play goal. He … Continue reading →

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Islanders lacking offensive punch for Tavares

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Derek

John Tavares has been the franchise for the Islanders. Could the captain leave in 2018 if they don’t improve? Continue reading →

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Islanders look to experience and prospects in future

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Derek

When the Isles lost Okposo, Nielsen and Martin, they went in a different direction with vets Ladd, Chimera and Parenteau. But the future is bright due to their top prospects. Continue reading →

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Islanders take risk with Cizikas

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Derek

The Islanders overpaid Casey Cizikas. Is he worth it? What does it mean for Nielsen, Martin and Okposo? Continue reading →

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Howie Rose leaving Islanders

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Derek

Howie Rose is a legend. Here are my thoughts and memories of him calling hockey games for the Rangers and Islanders. Continue reading →

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Hamonic loves being an Islander

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Derek

On break up day, the Islanders got some great news. Travis Hamonic loves being an Islander. The 25-year old shutdown defenseman previously requested a trade prior to the ’15-16 season due to someone close in his family not doing well. … Continue reading →

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Lightning experience too much for Islanders

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Derek

Victor Hedman outplayed John Tavares and the more experienced #Bolts advanced over #Isles Continue reading →

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Islanders pull Greiss and lose intentionally

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Derek

The Isles chose the Panthers over the Penguins by pulling Thomas Greiss. Continue reading →

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