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An Islander Eye on the World Juniors

There is never a bad time to look towards the future, especially since the future of the Islanders will be on full display this fortnight, during the World Junior Championships in Canada.  Most of the players are already property of NHL teams but there are some top players that will ...

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Giving Opportunities

After a brief period of decent hockey, the Isles have made it painfully obvious that a playoff run is not in the cards.  No matter who is running the team in either the front office or behind the bench, a plan needs to be put in place going forward.  The ...

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Clutterbuck Extends for 5 Years

The Islanders have resigned Cal Clutterbuck to a 5 year 17.5 million dollar contract. This is an intriguing deal for the Isles. Clutterbuck has been a fantastic player for the Islanders and has found a home on the wing of Casey Cizikas. It will be exciting to see him continue ...

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A Letter to Jon Ledecky

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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A Brief Moment to be Positive

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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"Fire Cappy", Then What?

After not making a move this week to bring in a new coach, one must now question what will it take for the Isles to make this much-needed move.  This team has shown all the signs of a team that needs something new, and the easiest decision is to replace ...

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What Does Vanek Mean Today?

  The decision to make the Thomas Vanek trade three years ago, may not have been as bad a decision as we are led to believe.  Reexamining that deal seems pertinent with how the Islanders season has begun.  In the lockout season of 2012-2013, it seemed that the Islanders arrived.  ...

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Junior Issues

Putting together an NHL roster is an interesting dynamic.  While it seems obvious that one would select their best 23 players in the organization it is not that simple.  Even removing the aspect that all the positions must be filled there are many logistical issues that must be dealt with.  ...

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What's The Worst That Can Happen?

With the season beginning on Thursday it is time to take a close look at this team that Garth Snow has built for this season.  Coming off the most successful season in over 20 years this team has a lot to live up to, and many experts don’t believe that ...

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Isles add Seidenberg, Now What?

According to reports the Islanders have agreed to terms with former Boston Bruin and current European World Cupper, Dennis Seidenberg on a one year, one-million-dollar deal.  Seidenberg has spent the last six plus years in Boston, where he was bought out of the remaining two years on his contract in ...

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