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Chris Leyden

Chris has written for various blogs about various teams, including the New York Jets and New York Islanders. He is currently a junior at the University of Maryland, where he is studying the dying field of print journalism.

A Look at the New York Islanders Five Years in the Future

Chris Leyden | December 20, 2011

The New York Islanders have been forced into making a few call-ups over the past weeks after their regulars have gone down with a variety of injuries. One of these…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders: Marty Reasoner is a Borderline Bust

Chris Leyden | December 13, 2011

The New York Islanders were quiet this past off-season, some would say too quiet, and only brought in a single new NHL veteran to the team made a single splash…

Categories New York Islanders

Capitals Start Hot, But It’s End That Matters

Chris Leyden | October 25, 2011

The Washington Capitals are off to the hottest start in the entire NHL, and 11.7% of the way to completing the NHL’s first perfect season. The team is averaging 4.14…

Categories The Press Box

Winners and Losers of Week 3 of the NHL Season

Chris Leyden | October 24, 2011

This article has been promoted from our Press Box section. Our Press Box is open to up and coming writers. More detail can be found here. Another Sunday, another week of…

Categories News, Washington Capitals

Winners and Losers of Week 1 of the NHL Season

Chris Leyden | October 9, 2011

Every Sunday I will take a look back at the week that was in the NHL, and pick out some specific winners and losers. Of course if you think I…

Categories The Press Box

Is the Five Forward Power Play the Future of the NHL?

Chris Leyden | October 7, 2011

In a sport where converting on a single power play can mean winning that game, teams may start to get a bit more creative in who they send out on those man-up opportunities. If the Rangers deploy the five forward power play and find success early in the season, certainly other teams will take notice.

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