Will the New York Islanders be Buyers or Sellers? Joseph Wakeford | February 15, 2012 With a big 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, the Islanders have found themselves just 6 points out of the 8th and final playoff spot with a game in…
Oilers and Islanders Follow Similar Paths Tim Kolupanowich | February 8, 2012 The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders are in similar stages in their rebuilding plans, relying on growing groups of forwards that will attempt to carry their respective teams back…
The Fantasy Hockey Panel: Streaking Sam Gagner, Rookie Production, and More Anatoliy Metter | February 8, 2012 With the fantasy playoffs less than 6 weeks away, owners should be stocking up on talent for the stretch-run. In the second installment of The Fantasy Hockey Panel, Monica McAlister,…
Islanders Re-Sign Frans Nielsen and His Backhand Joseph Wakeford | February 8, 2012 Yesterday it was reported that the New York Islanders had re-signed Danish center Frans Nielsen to a 4-year $11 million contract. Nielsen, who was set to become a free agent…
Things to Know About Barclays Center Before Devils-Islanders Preseason Matchup Alison Myers | February 8, 2012 Last week, it was announced that the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders would play a preseason game at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game is scheduled…
Miller shaky in net as Islanders steal a point from Sabres The Hockey Writers | February 5, 2012 By: Doug Forhecz There appears to be a growing sense around the league, now being fooled with seeming outlandish trade rumors, that Ryan Miller just is not himself.…
How good can John Tavares be? The Hockey Writers | February 4, 2012 By: Doug Forhecz John Tavares found open ice early and often Friday night in Ottawa. Early in the first period he gathered the puck in the high slot…
Islanders Beat Senators In Overtime 2-1 The Hockey Writers | February 4, 2012 If you are someone who uses the term “panic meter” in your daily vocabulary now would be the time to check it. The Ottawa Senators kicked off their five game…
John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25 Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012 Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…
Should Devils deal star LW Zach Parise? The Hockey Writers | January 24, 2012 Zach Parise will become a free agent at the end of the season. When an elite player, in any sport, gets less than a full season away from free agency, …
Is It Time For Rick DiPietro To Retire? Anatoliy Metter | January 24, 2012 For the past six seasons, Rick DiPietro has seemingly spent more time on the injured reserve than playing NHL hockey. DiPietro’s laundry list of injuries has Islanders fans and NHL…
Will the Islanders Make a Playoff Push? Joseph Wakeford | January 18, 2012 Now that we are more than half way through the season, Islanders fans are in an unusual predicament. The Islanders are in a 3-way tie for dead last in the…