http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/93 Recent articles about the New York Islanders en-us Oft-injured New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek is out for the season with a knee injury. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Isles_defenseman_Martinek_out_for_rest_of_season/1519616 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Isles_defenseman_Martinek_out_for_rest_of_season/1519616 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Isles_defenseman_Martinek_out_for_rest_of_season/1519616 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/a/1a2f99b49d93d46602777ae34a770288fac04c3c/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92570323.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E2FBBAC711A463E47944AA2C69B17FA3B8C16ADCD6D3054E.jpg Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek is out for the season with a knee injury. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_York_Islanders_defenseman_Radek_Martinek_out_for_season_with_knee_injury/1519483 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_York_Islanders_defenseman_Radek_Martinek_out_for_season_with_knee_injury/1519483 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/New_York_Islanders_defenseman_Radek_Martinek_out_for_season_with_knee_injury/1519483 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/0/00c7266398a632fef38df86b158076815b1ac79c/small/Carolina_Hurricanes_v_e72b.jpg The Devils have announced that center Rob Niedermayer (upper body) and defenseman Johnny Oduya (lower body) have been placed on injured reserve. Center Dean McAmmond has been signed to a two-way contract. Niedermayer, 34, has two goals and fiv... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:29:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Niedermayer_Oduya_to_IR_McAmmond_gets_two_way_deal/1514630 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Niedermayer_Oduya_to_IR_McAmmond_gets_two_way_deal/1514630 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Niedermayer_Oduya_to_IR_McAmmond_gets_two_way_deal/1514630 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/2/6286f6863b8b02a2b5e08eee3588d583adbbec9d/small/New_Jersey_Devils_c7c4.jpg The New York Islanders have released the dates of their Game Worn Jersey Program for the 2009-10 season.  Throughout the season, the team will wear two sets of royal blue, third jerseys, three sets of navy jerseys and three sets of white jers... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_Release_Game_Worn_Jersey_Program/1512857 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_Release_Game_Worn_Jersey_Program/1512857 Taking a gander at the three U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team rosters since 1998 there's one prominent trait that's lacking: goaltending depth. The keepers in question:1998: Mike Richter, Guy Hebert, John Vanbiesbrouck2002: Mike Richter, Tom Barrasso, Mike Dunham(notes)2006: Rick DiPietro(notes), Robert Esche(notes), John Grahame(notes)Team USA's No. 1 netminder was an obvious choice all three years, and known in advance. Richter was still the man after his performance in the 19... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Will_Team_USAs_goalie_depth_lead_to_2010_medal/1504559 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Will_Team_USAs_goalie_depth_lead_to_2010_medal/1504559 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Will_Team_USAs_goalie_depth_lead_to_2010_medal/1504559 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e382064426f103585ce4aef92f0a3e1876b2dad4/small/Ryan_Miller_and_6b15.jpg Ryan Miller made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season and 14th overall, and Thomas Vanek had a goal and assist in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:49:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Miller_posts_shutout_to_lift_Sabres_over_Islanders/1502040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Miller_posts_shutout_to_lift_Sabres_over_Islanders/1502040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Miller_posts_shutout_to_lift_Sabres_over_Islanders/1502040 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81a25dd0dd49f0067bcde6cce94cf7db8d464874/small/Buffalo_Sabres_v_fef4.jpg Justin Bourne is the son of New York Islanders great Bob Bourne and a former minor league player who has transitioned into one of the more interesting hockey columnists on the Web. His opinion piece for USA Today called "It's time to end the use of gay slurs in hockey" is going to get some deserved attention.Bourne discusses how he contributed to "hockey's culture of homophobia and prejudice against gays" as a player; the lack of any openly gay male players in prof... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:04:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Gay_slurs_and_hockey_banter_Time_to_take_a_stand/1491775 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Gay_slurs_and_hockey_banter_Time_to_take_a_stand/1491775 After a dismal start to the season, the New York Islanders are on one of their best runs in nearly two years. A matchup with a team they dominated just a few days ago could help them continue that strong play. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:45:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_seeking_5th_straight_win_ve_Sabres/1499370 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Islanders_seeking_5th_straight_win_ve_Sabres/1499370 No. 1 Star: Ryan Smyth(notes), Los Angeles KingsMr. Smyth went to the desert and had himself a night. In front of a sparce Phoenix crowd (announce attendance: 5,855), Smyth scored twice, including the empty-net insurance marker with with :39 seconds remaining in a 5-3 Kings win. "Captain Canada" also on LA's first goal and Justin Williams'(notes) game-tying goal in the third period. No. 2 star: Brendan Witt(notes), New York IslandersBrendan Witt almost never scores, but ton... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:57:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Three_Stars_Richards_Smyth_and_Witt_double_down_in_victories/1489339 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Three_Stars_Richards_Smyth_and_Witt_double_down_in_victories/1489339 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Three_Stars_Richards_Smyth_and_Witt_double_down_in_victories/1489339 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/8273ee620432b00e00cdeac439b13122461295b4/small/Columbus_Blue_Jackets_a18b.jpg UNIONDALE, N.Y.(AP) Brendan Witt posted his first two-goal game in the NHL, veteran forward Doug Weight added two assists and the New York Islanders stretched their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Witts_two_goals_extend_Isles_win_streak_to_four/1488574 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Witts_two_goals_extend_Isles_win_streak_to_four/1488574 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Witts_two_goals_extend_Isles_win_streak_to_four/1488574 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/6/56d69d4cc1edeb61d0295eaa9bb14f20dc4d8e2b/small/Islanders_v_Maple_ab54.jpg Brendan Witt posted his first two-goal game in the NHL, veteran forward Doug Weight added two assists and the New York Islanders stretched their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:44:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_rare_offense_leads_Isles_to_4th_straight_win/1488439 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_rare_offense_leads_Isles_to_4th_straight_win/1488439 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_rare_offense_leads_Isles_to_4th_straight_win/1488439 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81428d74a684d2dab2ec6f82db3dad4c74ef652b/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92379955.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07C4068977740C6AA07BA94F76F384DCB06EE64AEE74C5677.jpg Brendan Witt posted his first two-goal game in the NHL, veteran forward Doug Weight added two assists and the New York Islanders stretched their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_two_goals_help_Islanders_win_fourth_consecutive/1488362 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_two_goals_help_Islanders_win_fourth_consecutive/1488362 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Witts_two_goals_help_Islanders_win_fourth_consecutive/1488362 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb3c2422a47b095cf19e478ed42c56bfb205831a/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92395329.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D099184FF553EF7D91F8831B0D263A9D5B863F94C289893AD9.jpg UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -Brendan Witt posted his first two-goal game in the NHL, veteran forward Doug Weight added two assists and the New York Islanders stretched their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:35:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islandersstretch_win_streak_to_4/1488327 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islandersstretch_win_streak_to_4/1488327 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islandersstretch_win_streak_to_4/1488327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5be0ba6e1ccfe065734266372152db86918d41b/small/Washington_Capitals_v_617b.jpg Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:16:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Halloween_trick_Isles_Tambellini_gets_first_hat_trick/1475739 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Halloween_trick_Isles_Tambellini_gets_first_hat_trick/1475739 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Halloween_trick_Isles_Tambellini_gets_first_hat_trick/1475739 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b883a8535d766ffc3bf37a84028c3de9ab4d8d5/small/New_Jersey_Devils_c496.jpg UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -Martin Biron earned his 200th NHL win and 26th career shutout, and Jeff Tambellini scored three goals for his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders routed the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to three games. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:59:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islanders_Biron_blanks_Sabres_earns_200th_NHL_win/1475793 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islanders_Biron_blanks_Sabres_earns_200th_NHL_win/1475793 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Islanders_Biron_blanks_Sabres_earns_200th_NHL_win/1475793 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/8/58307faa8f29331d5867465cc671af85bc2b46a6/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f80076140.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1938380E4175F6A5AF4F55DFEA6F0B99895.jpg UNIONDALE, N.Y.(AP) Islanders captain Doug Weight , in his first game back following a bout with swine flu, earned an assist on Kyle Okposo 's tiebreaking, power-play goal in the second period that lifted New York to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:18:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Weight_returns_Tavares_scores_as_Isles_triumph/1454708 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Weight_returns_Tavares_scores_as_Isles_triumph/1454708 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Weight_returns_Tavares_scores_as_Isles_triumph/1454708 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/6/16ae9e892e12c4ecc2b91c78d28e7aca628e486d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92316254.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0429527044A459DD73E05F773A12CB37EBA326853207EC3B1.jpg Islanders captain Doug Weight, the fourth NHL player known to have swine flu, returned to New York's lineup on Wednesday night after a bout with the illness forced him to miss three games. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:51:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/New_York_Islanders_captain_Doug_Weight_returns_to_lineup_after_dealing_with_swine_flu/1454376 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/New_York_Islanders_captain_Doug_Weight_returns_to_lineup_after_dealing_with_swine_flu/1454376 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/New_York_Islanders_captain_Doug_Weight_returns_to_lineup_after_dealing_with_swine_flu/1454376 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/6/16ae9e892e12c4ecc2b91c78d28e7aca628e486d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92316254.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0429527044A459DD73E05F773A12CB37EBA326853207EC3B1.jpg Montreal may be hallowed ground for hockey, but Mark Streit's career has taken off since moving from the Habs to the Islanders. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:54:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Streit_says_move_was_best_for_career/1447073 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Streit_says_move_was_best_for_career/1447073 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Streit_says_move_was_best_for_career/1447073 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b54ea7686222e3b1cfb62d7d79992316dd53b1f9/small/Carolina_Hurricanes_v_8b2b.jpg