If you didn’t hear, the New York Islanders debuted a new MTA Subway inspired goal horn on Monday Night at Barclays Center and if you heard it, you would know it made the roll out of the black third jerseys seem like a rousing success. Introducing the new @nyislanders goal horn that ...
Read More »Poulin Claimed by Tampa Bay: Who is Stephon Williams?
A day after the Islanders placed Kevin Poulin on waivers, the 25 year old goaltender was claimed by the Tampa Bay Lighting. With Jaro Halak and free agent signing Thomas Greiss, Garth Snow had hoped to have Poulin clear waivers and be the top goalie and get extended playing time ...
Read More »Tweaks to Barclays Center Needed Before Home Opener
Hockey is back and the home opener is rapidly approaching. Barclays Center has known for years that this day would come, but as we approach the final weeks before the puck drops on Friday, October 9th, there are still decisions being made that will impact the game experience for fans. After ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 12 – Orange & Blue Is The New Black
It’s Episode 12 of #PTIsles, the all Islanders panel discussion show. This week, Joe, Jesse and Greg react to the unveiling of the black 3rd jerseys and discuss what cross promotion with the Nets and the marketing of the “NY” may mean in the future. Plus, since when is black ...
Read More »WATCH: Five Great Michael Grabner Moments
He was dangled at the Draft, shopped during the Summer, but it was on the eve of training camp when Garth Snow found a taker for Michael Grabner. The 27 year old Austrian was sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for five players – forward Taylor Beck is ...
Read More »GAME IN BROOKLYN. TAILGATE ON LONG ISLAND.
IslesBlog and The 516 Alliance have come to an agreement with the Long Island Marriott permitting Islanders fans to tailgate in the shadow of the Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, October 17th prior to the 7:30pm game vs. the San Jose Sharks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Already have ticket to the ...
Read More »All Black Everything: Isles Unveil Black and White Third Jersey
…It Don’t Matter If You’re Black Or White The Islanders Official site says “Tradition Resonates Through Uniform.” I guess this is true if you throw out the whole abandoning of the team colors and all. After months (years?) of speculation the Islanders unveiled their new black and white third jersey via ...
Read More »News 12 Report: Isles to Unveil Black 3rd Jersey on Wednesday 9/16
News 12’s Kevin Maher tweeted out that the Islanders will officially unveil their new third jersey on Wednesday, September 16th. Earlier reports indicating that the jersey would be revealed on 9/21 were followed by an Icethetics altered “NY” logo and the jersey being leaked on the same day! We call this ...
Read More »Islanders Sign First Round Pick Mathew Barzal to 3 Year Entry Level Deal
The New York Islanders have signed 2015 first-round draft pick Mathew Barzal to an entry-level contract, according to the team’s official website. He was the Islanders’ pick at No. 16 in the most recent draft, and scored 57 points in 44 contests last year in the WHL. The forward also was ...
Read More »Isles Owner Jon Ledecky Calling Prospective Season Ticket Holders to Close Sale
“Hi, this is Islanders owner Jon Ledecky, is Bob home?” Have you received a call from a multi-millionaire hockey owner recently? Josh Kosman of the New York Post is reporting that Islanders minority owner Jon Ledecky is “personally calling prospective season-ticket holders to help close the sale.” “That’s a leading ...
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