The same man that put the New York Islanders in black sweaters wants to put them back at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brett Yormark, The Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment CEO, often described as tone deaf by fans, told Newsday’s Randi Marshall that he sees a “two-phase opportunity” one that ...
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I wish there was something better to write about than highlights of a season that won’t include a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is what it is. Before Sunday’s season finale versus the Ottawa Senators, Shannon Hogan and MSG unveiled their list of the Top 10 goals ...
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After much talk the only move the Islanders made at the deadline was to get Josh Ho-Sang a plane ticket to Dallas. The Islanders did not make a single trade in the weeks leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, and that’s ok. The Isles are stuck between out of ...
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With the Islanders, currently in the middle of their nine-game road trip, much has been made about the difficult path that lies ahead for them. But what lies ahead for the rest of the playoff competitors. The top four in the Metro are set, the Atlantic Division along with the ...
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With the NHL trade deadline, a little less than two weeks away, the time for wheeling and dealing is upon us. In regards to the Islanders, this recent home point streak has moved them squarely out of the seller’s column and into the stand pat or even buyer’s column. With ...
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Calvin de Haan is having the most consistent season of his career – and his best. The 2009 12th overall pick never became the offensive play-making force fans had hoped, but after battling shoulder injuries early in his career he’s matured into a reliable and steady defenseman capable of playing ...
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PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@islesblog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex Peck (@buddypeck) The Starting Six: Jaro Halak waived Isles/Wild recap Not playing hot goalie Barzal at world juniors Ho-Sang in BPT Your NYI Resolution Prime Time Islander of the Week: James Duffy selects ...
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New York Islanders: SELL Let’s be honest, there wasn’t a lot of buying during November and if not for the last 2 games of the month I would have had a different heading for this article. Even with 2 wins to end the month the Islanders went a not so ...
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Dear Mr. Ledecky, I understand that this season has not lived up to the expectations that were placed upon it. I also understand why you haven’t initiated any organizational change, the on-ice product is the responsibilities of Garth Snow and his staff not yourself. With that being said, it is ...
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In the spirit of the holiday, we should remember that being an Islander fan is not all bad. With all the issues the Isles are having, it has become difficult to notice the good things about being an Isles fan in 2016. After talk about who they should get rid ...
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