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Melissa Kramer

I am a diehard Islanders fan who also plays hockey, usually against all men. My favorite bands are Pond, Tame Impala and The Black Keys. #cellyhard

Will Matt Duchene Land With the Islanders?

Melissa Kramer | June 12, 2017

According to Gord Miller of TSN, the New York Islanders are considered the frontrunners to land Coloroado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. Islanders fans remember general manager Garth Snow’s non-move, who, after…

Scott Gomez, Luke Richardson Bring Wisdom to Isles’ Bench

Melissa Kramer | June 6, 2017

The New York Islanders hired former NHL veteran Scott Gomez as an assistant coach on May 30. The Islanders have three coaches who all have 1,000 games in the NHL under…

Barzal Leads Thunderbirds, Gets Taste of NHL

Melissa Kramer | May 24, 2017

“I learned from John Tavares when I was there, watching how he leads by example. I tried to do that all year.” New York Islanders prospect Mathew Barzal gave a…

Calvin de Haan: A Bright Spot on the Blue Line

Melissa Kramer | May 24, 2017

Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan has concluded the most successful season of his career and was rewarded. Although the Islanders fell just short of a playoff appearance at the end…

Islanders’ Prospect McAdam Works with Halak & Ho-Sang

Melissa Kramer | May 23, 2017

Being a hockey goaltender is to be among a unique breed. For New York Islanders prospect Eamon McAdam, a debut season in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Bridgeport Sound…

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