NEW YORK ISLANDERS NEWS

DiPietro Preparing To Play

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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...
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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...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09...
 

Tactic or tragedy? Report claims Isles arena project abandoned

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...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Are the Islanders Relevant Again?

by Adam GretzFiled under: Islanders, NHL Draft, NHL FansJohn Tavares has yet to step on the ice for the New York Islanders, but he's already making an impact for the once-proud franchise that has been aimlessly stumbling along a path of mediocrity for the past decade-and-a-half...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/06...
 

For Islanders and their fans, Tuesday's critical moment for future

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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...
>> sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blo...
 

Who Might Be Interested in the Islanders?

by Adam GretzFiled under: Islanders, NHL Fans, NHL EconomicsFanHouse's Chris Botta reported Wednesday morning that at least six municipalities are waiting should the New York Islanders begin searching for a new home on Oct. 4, one day after the deadline owner Charles Wang has set...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09...
 

Live Blog: New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/04...
 

Isles extend Canes' winless streak with OT win

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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.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/rec...
 

Islanders' Morency suspended five games

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New York Islanders forward Pascal Morency has been suspended indefinitely after leaving the bench to start a fight with Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf. The NHL announced the suspension Friday. No date for a hearing has been set. Phaneuf's hit knocked out Islanders forward...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Hurricanes can't get a win, lose 14th consecutive

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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.
>> feeds.cbssports.com/click.p...
 

Source: Six Municipalities Interested in Moving the New York Islanders

by Christopher BottaFiled under: Islanders, FanHouse ExclusiveAt least six municipalities will line up as suitors and attempt to bring in the New York Islanders if the NHL franchise opens itself up to offers of a new home, a league source has informed FanHouse.Source: Six Municipalities...
>> nhl.fanhouse.com/2009/09...
 

Islanders' Morency suspended indefinitely

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New York Islanders forward Pascal Morency has been suspended indefinitely after leaving the bench to start a fight with Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf. The NHL announced the suspension Friday. No date for a hearing has been set. Phaneuf's hit knocked out Islanders forward...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

Islanders Free Agent Predictions

Zach has already made his predictions for what we might see on July 1. The trade of Scott Gomez for Chris Higgins gives the Rangers plenty of room to make yet another July 1 blunder. That much we can all agree on. But the Islanders? It's a little tougher.For the Islanders, money...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/07...
 

'Canes fall to Tavares, Isles; winless streak at 14

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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.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/...
 

Pens v Rangers (L 0-4)

If you'll recall, Jarrko Ruutu was assaulted by New York Islanders' Chris Simon last Saturday in New York. Jes found a video clip of the incident in which you can clearly see Simon trip then stomp Ruutu, as well as 2 other incidents showcasing Simon's lack of self control...
>> sidcrosby.blogspot.com/2007/12...
 

Witt's two goals extend Isles' win streak to four

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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.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/...
 

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...
>> islanders.nhl.com/club/ne...
 

Islanders stretch win streak to 4

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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.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3359...
 

Are the Islanders trying to blow up their own Lighthouse Project?

The New York Islanders and the Town of Hempstead are currently engaged in a battle of wills over a new hockey rink. In a nutshell, Islanders owner Charles Wang wants to build a huge development – The Lighthouse Project – which includes a new hockey rink for his team as...
>> www.sportsfrog.com/2009/10...
 

Tavares' put-back lifts Islanders over Penguins

John Tavares scored on a rebound with 6:12 left to lift the New York Islanders to a rare come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.
>> sports.espn.go.com/nhl/rec...
 

2009 NHL Preview: New York Islanders

We’ve partnered with On Goal Analysis to bring you a team-by-team preview of the upcoming NHL season. (Just scroll down on the OGA website and hit the calendar.) Here is the preview for the New York Islanders… SUMMER SPLASH * While not on the ice, the Islanders made big...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/10...
 

Islanders' Biron blanks Sabres, earns 200th NHL win

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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.
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3356...
 

We Win. Finally.

At long last, Islanders fans can say they won something.It only took 56 losses and six months of frustration, but for one night, the Islanders are champions. Yeah, they're champions of the NHL Draft Lottery, something they had a 48.2 percent chance of "winning". But so...
>> www.nyhockeyrivalry.com/2009/04...
 

Islanders Drop Radio Voices, To Simulcast TV Audio

Thanks to SMJ friend Neil Best for alerting me to this story in Newsday by Islanders beat writer Greg Logan on the decision by the New York Islanders not to renew the contracts of radio announcers Steve Mears and Chris King. According to the article, the move was made after the team...
>> sportsmediajournal.com/2009/07...
 

Streit says move was best for career

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Montreal may be hallowed ground for hockey, but Mark Streit's career has taken off since moving from the Habs to the Islanders.
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