IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
The Isles (13-14-6) host the Capitals (20-8-4) in a well attended Barclay’s Center on Tuesday night. A clutterbuck shot puts the Islanders up 8:02 into the first period. Shortly after a defensive breakdown led to Washington getting numerous chances before Williams finally buried it tying the game at 1. Yet ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Bearing Down in Beantown
The Islanders were in Boston tonight as they were looking for anyway to stop the bleeding after losing there last five games in a row. Thomas Greiss was given the nod tonight after J.F. Berube was between the pipes that last two games in which the team was outscored 9-4 ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Sens Elect To Beat Isles
The Islanders (11-13-6) host the Senators (17-11-3) on a Sunday night in Brooklyn. Berube gets another start. A couple close calls for both sides to kick off the game but it’s Ottawa that kicks off the scoring. Cherry Hill native, Bobby Ryan takes a shot off the arm while falling ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Capital Offense in Brooklyn
The Islanders (11-11-5) take on the Capitals who are 5th in the Metro with a record of 17-7-3. A scary sight early on as Cizikas appeared t0 get cut by a skate in the wrist area. He sprinted down the tunnel with a trainer and somehow returned only minutes later. Hickey ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Stinging Defeat in Lumbus
With a 5-0-1 record in their past six, the Islanders looked to extend their point streak to seven games as they headed to the Buckeye State for a showdown with the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this evening. It was going to be a tough test for the Isles as John ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Starting to BeLEEve
With a 4-0-1 mark in their last five games, the Isles looked to continue their strong play as they welcomed one of the best in the West, the St.Louis Blues to Barclays earlier this evening. Thomas Greiss was back between the pipes, and Anthony Beauvillier returned to the lineup replacing ...
Read More »PTIsles: Episode 8 – Isles Be Back?
PTIsles is the all-Islanders panel discussion show hosted by Joe Buono (@islesblog) James Duffy (@twoturtleduffs) and Alex Peck (@buddypeck) The Starting Six: Isles-NYR reaction Are the Isles back? Josh Bailey career year? Team Executive Search Frans Return Vanek still hates Brooklyn Prime Time Islander of the Week: James Duffy selects ...
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