IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
June 23rd, 2001. Ex-Islanders general manager Mike Milbury pulled the trigger on a trade to bring disgruntled Ottawa Senators forward Alexei Yashin to Long Island. The Isles would ship three pieces north of the border in what seemed like a decent trade at the time. That trade is now looked ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Erik Gustafsson to Attend Islanders' Training Camp on a PTO
Nick Leddy being dealt to the Detroit Red Wings in July left a hole on the New York Islanders’ blue line that has been surrounded by nothing but question marks. However, it looks like the answer might be on the way… if he impresses at training camp. On Thursday morning, ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Fischler inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
In his time covering professional hockey, Stan Fischler has become an icon in the world of sports media and a staple of the New York sports media community. His award case is impressive to say the least, including eight New York Emmy awards and the 2007 Lester Patrick Award, given ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Islanders ink Beauvillier to three-year extension
After what seemed like an eternity of waiting in the dark, the dam has finally burst for the New York Islanders. On Wednesday morning, general manager Lou Lamoriello finally dusted off the cobwebs surrounding his drawer of contracts and filed them to the league, making for an eventful morning for ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Dobson could be the answer to fill Leddy's spot
With Nick Leddy being dealt to the Red Wings, the Islanders now have a hole on their blue line they have yet to fill. But don’t worry Isles fans… his replacement might be a lot closer than we all think. Who might this replacement be, you’re wondering? A lot of ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Divisional Offseason Recap – New York Rangers
The IslesBlog team’s overview on the New York Islanders’ seven Metropolitan Division opponents continues, and today we’re taking a look at the Isles’ cross-town rivals: the New York Rangers. There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s get into it. The Rangers are looking pretty different from the team we ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Trotz to serve as assistant coach for Canada at '22 Winter Olympics
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are still several months away at this point, but we now know Islanders fans will see at least one familiar face when the games open. As announced by Hockey Canada on Monday morning, Isles head coach Barry Trotz will officially be behind the bench for ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Isles ink Pelech to eight-year contract extension
Just when we thought the Islanders’ offseason couldn’t get any more quiet, general manager Lou Lamoriello finally dusted off his drawer of contracts and pulled out a deal that has many fans dancing in the streets. D-man Adam Pelech has officially agreed to terms on a massive eight-year contract extension, ...
Read More »IslesBlog Debate: Beauvillier for Tarasenko- Would you do it?
As the Islanders’ offseason rolls on (or starts up), it’s time to get into everyone’s favorite/not so favorite topic: trade speculation. It’s been reported that St. Louis Blues sniper Vladimir Tarasenko has wanted out of the organization for a few weeks now, and when trade rumors surround any big name ...
Read More »Bentivenga: What to take away from Islanders' qualifying offers
As the New York Islanders off-season rolls on and free agency rapidly approaches, it looks like we finally have some free agent news to provide an update on. Well, sort of… it’s just not in the way you might think. Monday evening (5pm EST, to be precise) was the deadline ...
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