IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
The crisp gold and red hue of the surrounding tree foliage. That distinct smell the air takes on, with the coming cold-front arriving. It’s hockey season, baby, and it couldn’t come at a better time. With a new hockey season comes new hope. A new hope that the boys will ...
Read More »Brasqo: Deadline Additions By Lou Send A Message
NY Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello makes a statement to his players by acquiring JG Pageau and Andy Greene. He has confidence in this group to make a push for the Stanley Cup. Well Isles fans, if there was any doubt before the trade deadline, you can certainly throw those ...
Read More »Brasqo: The Frenzy Is Finished, But The Isles Are Not
As the July 1st free agent frenzy came to a close, the New York Islanders are still in a good place. As much as fans do not want to believe it. “Another July 1st, and the Isles didn’t do anything” “Where’s the billboard for Lou?!” Those just a couple tweets ...
Read More »Brasqo: A Voice Of Reason – The Anders Lee Situation
Anxiety and frustration continue to plague the New York Islanders fan base for the second consecutive year, with both UFA captain, Anders Lee, and Vezina trophy finalist, Robin Lehner, left unsigned. So I, much like most if not all of the New York Islanders fan-base, continue to press the “refresh” ...
Read More »Brasqo: Lack Of Respect And Extended Vacation
The New York Islanders sweep the mighty Pittsburgh Penguins, yet credit for their performance from major media outlets remain to be stagnant. No offense to the lovable Sparky, but Rodney Dangerfield would have been an honorary mascot for the current New York Islanders incarnation. Or maybe the super-hero dog, Underdog… ...
Read More »Brasqo: Hello Playoffs My Old Friend
The New York Islanders have officially forced their way into the quest for the Stanley Cup, subsequently taking a proverbial dump on all of their early season critics. Good morning Islanders Fans! How was everyone’s night last night? Anything new? Wait, what’s this little “X” next to the team ...
Read More »Brasqo: Reestablishing The Consistency
While quickly approaching a single-digit amount of games remaining in the regular season, the Barry Trotz-led New York Islanders look to heal up, and reestablish their consistent play from the first half of the season. Beware of the “sky is falling” mentality from the layman fan. Because it’s certainly going ...
Read More »Brasqo: The Sky Is Not Falling – Isles In The Mix
A quarter of the way through the 2018-2019 NHL season, and the New York Islanders aren’t the laughing stock of the league – they’re a playoff contender. With the majority of Americans officially closing the doors on the Thanksgiving holiday – we uncover the time of year in the NHL ...
Read More »Brasqo: Slow And Steady Wins The Race – Nine Games In
Nine games in the books, and we’re starting to get a pretty good idea on what the New York Islanders are going to be all about this season. Standing at 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss – the Isles have shown both the highs and lows of completely ...
Read More »Brasqo: And, We're Off – Isles Look To Progress
And, we’re off – both figuratively, and well, literally. With a good four day chunk of off-time for the boys in blue and orange, the team looks to build upon what it’s established. Three games into the season… I’ll cut you off at the pass before the hate mail ...
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