After three games, NY Islanders goalie Al Montoya sports a 2-1 record, a .953 save percentage, and a sparkling 1.35 GAA. For at least the time being, Montoya has cemented himself as the Isles #1 goaltender.
Continue reading "Is Monty Winning The Job?"
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October 15, 2011
from Katie Strang of the New York Hockey Blog at ESPN New York, The Islanders could be showcasing the 36-year-old netminder in hopes of trading him.
Capuano’s decision was a puzzling one, especially since starter Al Montoya played so well in the team’s first three games. The 26-year-old is 2-1-0 with a 1.35 GAA and .953 save percentage.
Nabokov, one of three goaltenders that...
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October 13, 2011
Ryan Strome, the fifth overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, has been assigned by the New York Islanders to the Niagara IceDogs of the OHL. Strome played in three preseason games for the Islanders. Strome had a monster season in the OHL in 2010-2011. Strome led the OHL in scoring with 106 points-33 goals and 73 assists in 65 games. He was voted the Most Improved...
Via The Prospect Park
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October 14, 2011
We have said this before and will continue to do so; no matter if you are a New York Islander or a New York Ranger prospect the game we want to see you play is the first one after you have been demoted.
How you handle going from the NHL life to the juniors is a giant test of your character. Try being a teenager going from living the life of charter planes and first class hotels...
Via Talk Hockey
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October 14, 2011
When Rick DiPietro was signed to a 15-year, $67.5 million contract on September 12, 2006 by the Islanders, many thought it was crazy. But nobody could have imagined that the deal could turn into this big of a disaster. DiPietro has yet again been side-lined due to an injury. The Isles net-minder took a shot of the mask Wednesday during practice that resulted in a concussion and has...
Via Puck Daddy
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October 15, 2011
One would expect some -- possibly all -- New York Islanders fans inside Nassau Coliseum tonight to get their Evgeni Nabokov frustrations out in the form of loud boos towards the netminder the moment he steps on to the ice before settling in and rooting for a third win in four games.
After Nabokov signed a 1-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings in January, he needed to pass through...
Via AP on Fox
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October 13, 2011
John Tavares had two goals and two assists in the first period and New York ruined the return of former Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson in a 5-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Tavares was credited with his first goal of the season just 36 seconds in when Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman swatted in a rebound of his shot. His second of the night with 3:45 remaining...
Via Yahoo! Sports
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October 15, 2011
John Tavares had three goals, including the tiebreaking tally in the third period, and added an assist for the New York Islanders, who beat the New York Rangers 4-2 and gave goalie Evgeni Nabokov a win in his return to the NHL on Saturday night. The Islanders have won three straight following an opening-night loss and they have Tavares to thank for the past two.
Via NY Post
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October 15, 2011
In the words of Yogi Berra, it's starting to look like déjà vu all over again for Rick DiPietro. The Islanders announced yesterday their oft-injured goalie suffered a concussion after taking a Brian Rolston slap shot to the head in Wednesday's practice and there is no timetable for...
Via ESPN
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October 15, 2011
Islanders coach Jack Capuano announced Saturday morning that 36-year-old Evgeni Nabokov will start in the team's first game against their rival New York Rangers.
Via The Rangers Tribune
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October 15, 2011
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October 13, 2011
John Tavares had two goals and two assists in the first period and New York ruined the return of former Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson in a 5-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
Via Miami Herald
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October 15, 2011
Evgeni Nabokov is making his long-awaited New York Islanders debut against the rival New York Rangers.
Via Miami Herald
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October 13, 2011
John Tavares had two goals and two assists in the first period and New York ruined the return of former Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson in a 5-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
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