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Islanders end scoring drought, top Thrashers
Sean Bergenheim, Blake Comeau and Jack Hillen each scored their first goals of the season to help the New York Islanders break out of a two-game offensive drought and beat the Atlanta Thrashers 6-3 on Saturday night.
Witt's two goals help Islanders win fourth consecutive
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.
Tavares Wants To Be An Islander!!!
June 03, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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Who saw this coming?I'm not talking about the part where John Tavares says he wants to be taken first overall. That's a pretty obvious one. I'm not talking about the part where Tavares says he'd be happy if the Islanders drafted him. That's what you're supposed...
New York Islanders captain Doug Weight returns to lineup after dealing with swine flu
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.
Isles Lose In Shootout - Again
October 10, 2009 by
The Rivalry
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As the New York Islanders played the kind of third period only they can play - you know, the kind of third period that starts out with a three-goal lead and ends in a tie game - I felt a certain calmness. Maybe it's because I was watching the game with friends. Maybe it's because...
Witt's rare offense leads Isles to 4th straight win
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.
NEW BLOGGERS
The New York Islanders are currently accepting applications for their Blog Box.
The Blog Box was established in 2006 as a pioneer effort to give bloggers behind-the-scenes access to their favorite team.
Seated in section 101 of Nassau Coli...
NHL Draft Preview: New York Islanders
by Kevin SchultzFiled under: Islanders, NHL DraftOver the next week, FanHouse will preview the top players and teams in next Friday's NHL Draft. This is the first post in a six part series.The New York Islanders had an abysmal 2008-09 season, falling to last place in November and...
DiPietro Preparing To Play
18 days ago by
Kuklas Korner
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from Dan Martin of the NY Post,
With the Islanders in Carolina, preparing to play yet another game without their franchise goalie tonight, Rick DiPietro was working out at Iceworks in Syosset yesterday, still likely at least a month away from his return to an NHL game.
The...
Gay slurs and hockey banter: Time to take a stand?
28 days ago by
Puck Daddy
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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"...
Video: Phaneuf hit sends Isles' Okposo off on stretcher
September 17, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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Here's the hit everyone will be talking about: Dion Phaneuf(notes) of the Calgary Flames, regaining his reputation as one of the NHL's most lethal open-ice checkers with an absolute demolition of Kyle Okposo(notes) of the New York Islanders. The massive hit, and the aftermath...
Isles extend Canes' winless streak with OT win
Kyle Okposo scored with 14.4 second left in overtime, and John Tavares had the first two-goal game to help the New York Islanders beat Carolina 4-3 on Friday night, extending the Hurricanes' winless streak to 14 games.
Hurricanes can't get a win, lose 14th consecutive
Kyle Okposo scored with 14.4 second left in overtime, and John Tavares had the first two-goal game to help the New York Islanders beat Carolina 4-3 on Friday night, extending the Hurricanes' winless streak to 14 games.
An Open Letter to New York Islanders' Fans
June 28, 2009 by
On Frozen Blog
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Dear Isles' Fans:Welcome to the rescue dinghy. Really it's astounding what securing a no. 1 overall draft pick can do to assuage your agony. And not just any no.1 overall but a special player, a buzz youngster, like the one you secured Friday night in Montreal in John Tavares...
'Canes fall to Tavares, Isles; winless streak at 14
RALEIGH, N.C.(AP) Kyle Okposo scored with 14.4 second left in overtime, and John Tavares had the first two-goal game to help the New York Islanders beat Carolina 4-3 on Friday night, extending the Hurricanes' winless streak to 14 games.
Get The Latest From Tuesday's Practice
After Monday's disapointing 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, the Leafs returned to practice at the MaserCard Centre For Hockey Excellence Tuesday.
Prior to practice, the Leafs announced that Vesa Toskala and John Mitchell were place...
It's like a Mach piece
May 18, 2009 by
Bitter Leaf Fan
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The NHL has two mock-drafts posted, you can read them here and here.Thought I'd post this up as it's always worth a look to see what the so-called experts are predicting for the upcoming draft.Here are Brad Holland and Adam Kimelman's competing top 10s:TeamHollandKimelanNew...
Veteran F Weight selected as Islanders' captain
October 02, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Veteran forward Doug Weight has been named captain of the New York Islanders.
The Islanders announced on Friday that the 38-year-old four-time All-Star had been selected as the 12th captain in the franchise's 37-year history.
He had 38 points (10 goals, 28 assists) in 53...
Vermont Thinks John Tavares Starts for the Mets Tonight
June 26, 2009 by
Bob's Blitz
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Who is John Tavares?
Frans Nielsen starred in Police Squad!
Richard Park is a place Philles fans hang out.
Kurtis McLean starred on Facts of Life.
Freddy Meyer is the son of two immortal boogie...
Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com
Biron Signing Raises Serious Questions About DiPietro's Health
by Kevin SchultzFiled under: Islanders, NHL Free Agency, NHL InjuriesThe New York Islanders have been mum on the subject of Rick DiPietro and his injured knee and hips since the goaltender was shutdown for the season back in January. Since then, rumors have floated around the internet...
Tactic or tragedy? Report claims Isles arena project abandoned
October 14, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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Breaking news out of Long Island. Citing a source, the Long Island Press is reporting that New York Islanders owner Charles Wang has decided to walk away from the Lighthouse Project, the development that would overhaul Nassau Coliseum and the area surrounding it.The Press also reports...
Islanders One Step Closer to Hiring Moving Vans
by Christopher BottaFiled under: Islanders, FanHouse ExclusiveThe New York Islanders franchise completed a monumental Monday. While the hockey team played an exhibition game in Kansas City, Islanders owner Charles Wang took part in a 10-hour zoning hearing for the Lighthouse Project...
Witt's two goals extend Isles' win streak to four
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.
Islanders stretch win streak to 4
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.
For Islanders and their fans, Tuesday's critical moment for future
August 03, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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Tuesday is a rather important day in the New York Islanders franchise and one that will play a role in the team's future in New York. At 9:30 a.m., the Town of Hempstead (ToH) will hold a public hearing regarding Charles Wang's Lighthouse Project, the development plan that...
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