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Brett Yormark sees a "Two Phase Opportunity" for Islanders at Coliseum

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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Videos: Top 10 Goals of the 2016-17 Season

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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Buy, Sell or Hold: February Edition

New York Islanders: Hold Last month I said that the Islanders needed at least 18 points to stay in the race, they were able to capture 15 points going 7-5-1 in 13 games which put them 1 point behind Toronto entering into March. While the Islanders have been clearly better ...

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Should the Isles move Calvin de Haan Before the Trade Deadline?

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: Episode 15 – Bailed Out

PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@islesblog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex Peck (@buddypeck) The Starting Six: Isles/Flyers reaction Is Josh Bailey good? Off-season additions On Track Claude Julien Arena Uncertainty DP “Color” Analyst Prime Time Islander of the Week: James Duffy selects the best ...

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Buy, Sell or Hold: January Edition

An interesting month for the Islanders as they finally relieved Capuano of his coaching duties and Doug Weight led the Islanders to a 5-0-1 record to close out the month with impressive regulation wins versus Columbus, Montreal, and Washington (with Washington and Columbus being 1st and 2nd with the least ...

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PTIsles Episode 14 – Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino

In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono welcomes Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino to discuss his statement expressing a desire to facilitate a return of the Islanders to Nassau County. Later the two discuss seating capacity, why fans should be optimistic about politicians working to bring the team back ...

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PTIsles: Episode 13 – IPB's Brian Erni on Barclays Center News

In this special edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono is joined by IslanderPointBlank’s Brian Erni (@brianerni) to discuss the Bloomberg report that Barclays Center is planning to dump the Islanders and opt out of the lease next season. Joe and Brian go over all the possible options for Jon Ledecky and ...

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PTIsles: Episode 12 – The Weight Is Over

TIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@islesblog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex Peck (@buddypeck) The Starting Six: Hit The Road, Jack Party On, Garth Doug Weight Who benefits most from this move? Isles/Stars Recap Coaching Candidates? Prime Time Islander of the Week: James Duffy selects ...

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PTIsles: Episode 11 – Bye Week

PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@islesblog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex Peck (@buddypeck) The Starting Six: Would you trade JT? Playoff “Push” Bailey’s career year Predictions revisited Favorite non-Isles part about this season Islanders “game night” PTIsles Interview with Rob Taub, a contributor to ...

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