IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
After just an 89-day offseason, the Isles are back as Training Camp officially opens today. The New York Islanders will look slightly different after the departures of Nick Leddy and Jordan Eberle, but top to bottom the Isles remain a contender in the Eastern Conference. There are still a few ...
Read More »Shirman: Dal Colle, Bellows, and Schneider spotted at Isles team outing, signaling return for this season
As Islanders’ training camp approaches, GM Lou Lamoriello is slowly unfurling the cards he typically keeps so close to his chest — though unconventionally. Isles fans were surprised when Lamoriello’s newest “officially unofficial” re-signings were released through a barrage of videos and photos circulating social media, featuring Michael Dal Colle, ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Zdeno Chara returns to the Islanders on a one-year deal
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 »IslesBlog Roundtable: The All-Nemesis Team
There has been no shortage of villains that have drawn the ire of Islander fans since 1972. Some of them come from within, some develop their reputation for what they do against the Isles, but in either case, they still end up on the most wanted list. We decided to ...
Read More »Shirman: Getting to know the Islanders' new draft class
Going into the 2021 Entry Draft without a first-round pick, the Islanders were seeking to draft wisely in later rounds. It appears that they managed to do just that. With quite a few prospects projected to go higher than they did, the Islanders’ 2021 Draft Class holds a well-rounded mix ...
Read More »Taub: Lamoriello has put his true stamp on the Islanders this offseason
In the three years that Lou Lamoriello has reigned supreme over the Islanders, there have been moments where he’s put his handprints on the franchise. The obvious ones immediately stick out. Hiring head coach Barry Trotz coming off a Stanley Cup win. Trading for J.G. Pageau/Andy Greene and Kyle Palmieri/Travis Zajac ...
Read More »Shirman: Examining the Islanders' Newly Announced Contracts
September 1st welcomed not only a new month and the beginning of hockey season, but also a torrential downpour of Islanders’ contracts. Notably, GM Lou Lamoriello has not lost anyone to free agency. Follow along as I examine the multi-year deals announced today. Anthony Beauvillier: 3x$4.15M Beauvillier, an RFA, has ...
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 »Mohr: Cizikas sticking on the Island for next six years
Casey Cizikas is staying on the Island. The fourth-line center reportedly signed a deal last month with the Islanders to keep him for another six years at around $2.5 million per, according to Arthur Staple. The AAV could be higher, but anything under $3 million would be a huge win ...
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