Is the dream-come-true of Lou Lamoriello emigrating to the Islanders about to happen? And would Lou be in lieu of Garth Snow? These are questions likely to be answered sooner rather than later based on a flock of rumors flying down from — naturally — The Commonwealth of Rumors, Toronto. ...
Read More »Remembering Bill Torrey: His Most Impactful Moments on the Islander Franchise
The hockey world and the New York Islanders family is mourning the loss of Bill Torrey. Torrey, passed away last night at the age of 83 at his home in Florida. Referred to as “The Architect”, Torrey was the Islanders first president and general manager and was with the organization ...
Read More »My Comments to Empire State Development
With comments being open until 6pm Monday (as per Stafanie Dazio of Newsday) I took the opportunity to provide some comments on the Islanders bid to make Belmont their home. To Whom It May Concern First, I would like to thank you for taking the time to discuss this issue ...
Read More »John Tavares Wants To Stay With the Islanders, Disputes Toronto Rumors
Oh Captain, my Captain. John Tavares went on Toronto’s SportsNet 590 The Fan to discuss, of all things, Toronto Blue Jays baseball. The conversation quickly turned from “Joey Bats” and Melvin Upton Jr. to more pressing matters for New York Islanders fans: what will happen on July 1, 2018. Tavares is slated ...
Read More »Islanders Re-Sign Eric Boulton To One-Year Deal
The New York Islanders have re-signed Eric Boulton, a 39-year old veteran winger, to a one-year two-way deal. As his agent posted earlier, Eric Boulton has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with #Isles. Turns 40 next month. — Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) July 22, 2016 Though Boulton played in a ...
Read More »The Morning Skate Game 22: Islanders vs. Flyers
Here it is. I say this without an ounce of hyperbole, but the New York Islanders are facing their first must-win game of the 2015-16 season. The Isles welcome their division rival Philadelphia Flyers to the Barclays Center on Wednesday, in what is the most pivotal matchup of the young ...
Read More »Isles Seeking To Trade Travis Hamonic
News broke late Wednesday afternoon from Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet that the New York Islanders were looking to trade veteran defenseman Travis Hamonic. This came as a huge shock to the entire Isles fan base, as not only was this the first rumors anyone had heard of such news but ...
Read More »The Morning Skate Game 14: Islanders at Canadiens
Ohhhhh Canada. The New York Islanders head north of the border for the first time in the 2015-16 season on Thursday, as they take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens are off to a scorching hot start-(11-2-1, 23 points)-and are the early favorites for the President’s ...
Read More »Get Well Soon, John Tavares
On Halloween, Islanders head coach Jack Capuano did not hand out treats to the media and the fans when he said that captain John Tavares would not play before the Isles matinee game against the New Jersey Devils. Cappy would keep the captain’s reason for being out of the line-up ...
Read More »The Morning Skate Game 9: Isles vs. Flames
The New York Islanders return home to the Barclays Center on Monday to take on the Calgary Flames in a cross-conference matchup. The Isles currently sit at 5-2-1 (11 points) which puts them 3rd in the Metropolitan Division behind the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. The Isles are ...
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