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Rich Klennert

Lifelong hockey fan who enjoys attending games and chatting about the game. Follow me on Twitter: @LRK31

Can Nino Niederreiter Turn the Islanders Season Around?

Rich Klennert | November 18, 2011

After a 3-1-0 start the New York Islanders quickly went on a downward spiral going 2-7-3 in their last 12 games, reminiscent of their awful 21 game stretch last season.…

Categories New York Islanders, Player Profiles

Deja Vu for the New York Islanders?

Rich Klennert | November 2, 2011

Coming into this season two things the Islanders stressed were stay healthy, and get off to a fast start. Besides Nino Niederreiter’s groin injury the team has been relatively healthy,…

Categories New York Islanders

The NHL’s Chance at Ratings Bliss

Rich Klennert | October 24, 2011

In the professional sports world there are 4 major leagues they are Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League. The NFL is top dog,…

Categories Hockey History, NHL News, The Business of Hockey

Bad Blood Brewing Between the Islanders and Lightning?

Rich Klennert | October 20, 2011

Last Thursday the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 in a game that saw its fair share of scuffles, and trash talk during and after the game.…

Categories New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

New York Islanders 3 Stars After Week 1

Rich Klennert | October 17, 2011

After dropping their opener the New York Islanders finished the first week of the season with a 3-1-0 record. It’s easy to get excited about a young team getting off…

Categories New York Islanders

The New York Islanders Fading 1st Round Pick Josh Bailey

Rich Klennert | October 12, 2011

As the 2011-2012 NHL season commences the New York Islanders seem to be a trendy pick as a team on the rise. A reason for this is the promise and…

Categories Bridgeport Islanders, New York Islanders, Player Profiles

The Rise of Islander Forward Michael Grabner

Rich Klennert | October 5, 2011

When you’re one of the fastest moving players in the NHL things tend to change even faster. As for Michael Grabner, well, he’s had one hell of a year.  Although…

Categories New York Islanders, Player Profiles

2011 New York Islanders Season Preview

Rich Klennert | September 27, 2011

  For the first time in the past 5 years The New York Islanders approach a fresh season with renewed hopes that playoffs are within attainable reach. First, let’s highlight both positive and negative aspects from…

Categories New York Islanders

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