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Brasqo: To Sign Anders Lee Long-Term, Or Not

“He’s too slow…” “His production will take a hit once he hits 30 years old…” “He’ll break down.. They all break down…” The usual sentiments from the “experts” when they speak of your prototypical NHL calibre power-forward. And, well – It is hard to argue in certain cases. But when ...

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How Big Of An Impact Will Mitch Korn Have?

In one word: MASSIVE. No one can take away the magnitude of what hiring Barry Trotz means for the future of the New York Islander franchise, but having his friend, long-time colleague, and goaltending physic Mitch Korn now in the fold just might turn out to be the biggest acquisition ...

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PTIsles: Episode 48 – Do We Want Fishsticks? (Author Nick Hirschon)

In this edition of PTIsles, Joe Buono (@IslesBlog) sits down with Nick Hirshon, the author of “We Want Fish Sticks: The Bizarre and Infamous Rebranding of the New York Islanders.” Topics Discussed: Reason for writing the book The apparel trends that led to the Isles rebranding How a Billy Joel ...

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