IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
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: What to take away from Islanders' qualifying offers
As the New York Islanders off-season rolls on and free agency rapidly approaches, it looks like we finally have some free agent news to provide an update on. Well, sort of… it’s just not in the way you might think. Monday evening (5pm EST, to be precise) was the deadline ...
Read More »Mandell: Examining Zajac/MDC as likely replacements for game six
Monday night’s double-overtime win for the New York Islanders didn’t come without cost as rookie forward Oliver Wahlstrom went down late in the third period. Wahlstrom was unable to put any weight on his leg following the injury after his knee bent in an awkward direction. But the scariest part ...
Read More »Second line struggles continue to plague the Islanders
With Anthony Beauvillier back in the lineup, there was an initial thought that head coach, Barry Trotz, would keep the forwards mixed up. This turned out to be true, for a game or so. Beauvillier was placed on the third line with J.G. Pageau and Oliver Wahlstrom, with the other ...
Read More »Taub: This version of Michael Dal Colle works for the Islanders
The Islanders have been trying to figure out who Michael Dal Colle for a long time now. Years of patience have led to flashes, but nothing outstanding. But this year feels different. No it’s not him elevating to the goal-scoring winger the team had hoped for when they drafted him ...
Read More »Taub: The Time Is Now for Michael Dal Colle
Michael Dal Colle has finally earned the benefit of the doubt from many of his critics — mostly Islanders fans. It’s taken longer than people expected, but the blue and orange faithful have warmed up to the idea of Dal Colle being an actual piece of the team’s future. The ...
Read More »Islanders Player Twitter Power Rankings
Twitter launched 9 years ago today. No Twitter, No #IslesTwitter. Could you imagine such a world? Maybe Arthur Staple could. In honor of Twitter’s birthday, IslesBlog offers you the New York Islanders Twitter Power Rankings: 1. John Tavares (@91Tavares) – 115.2K Followers, 134 Following The Islanders Captain doesn’t take to ...
Read More »Isles Prospects Know The Work is Far From Over
Isles mini-camp is now three days in, and sooner than later it will be over. For some of these kids, getting better in certain areas before camp ends is the main goal as well as making a good impression on the coaching staff. Going through camp has shown these prospects the ...
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