Posts About "Cal Clutterbuck"
Revisiting the Cal Clutterbuck-Nino Niederreiter Trade
July 29th, 2020 In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans. It was a simple swap of Nino Niederreiter for Cal Clutterbuck, but the deal will always be debated. Let's take a look back at the trade that...
Islanders' Fourth Line with Freak Injuries in 2019-20
April 7th, 2020 The New York Islanders' fourth line of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck is considered one of the top fourth lines in the NHL. They play a physical brand of hockey that many teams are not used to and can chip in with timely goals. However, the trio had a rough season and was never able to get going. Before the suspension of...
Islanders Will Benefit From Paused NHL Season
March 15th, 2020 With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, professional sports all over the wodl are canceling the remainder of their seasons, or postponing them to later dates. The NHL announced on Thursday that they will be pausing the season, and encouraged players and staff to follow self-quarantine protocols. Related: Bill Torrey - How 'The...
Islanders' Roster Feeling Clutterbuck's Absence
January 30th, 2020 The Cal Clutterbuck for Nino Niederreiter swap will always go down as one of the most debatable trades the New York Islanders have made. While Clutterbuck has been a great Islander in his tenure, New York parted ways with another top-five pick in the NHL Draft during their rebuilding years early last decade. Regardless, with the...
Islanders' 3 Stars Nov. 3-10
November 12th, 2019 The streak reached 10 games, but the New York Islanders lost their first game in nearly a month on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. They still managed to pick up a total of five out of a possible six points and sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders started the week with a 4-1 win over the...
Islanders Impress in Trotz's First Game
September 17th, 2018 Could it have gone any better than the way it did? Sunday afternoon, the New York Islanders returned to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to kick off their busy preseason schedule and host the Philadelphia Flyers. It was the team's first game on Long Island since their preseason game against the Flyers last year on Sept. 17, 2017, and...
Islanders With Lots to Prove Arrive Early
August 26th, 2018 The New York Islanders last took the ice on April 7 in Detroit to conclude their 2017-18 season, and a lot has happened since. Through the long offseason, the franchise and their fans have experienced several ups and downs, from bringing in Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello to losing their franchise player, John Tavares. On Tuesday, a...
Isles Not Likely to Reunite Cizikas, Martin & Clutterbuck
July 29th, 2018 On July 3, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Matt Martin back to the New York Islanders in exchange for minor-league goaltender Eamon McAdam. This move generated some joy and excitement in Islander country as Martin was a very popular player on and off the ice during his time on Long Island. He was drafted by the Islanders in 2008...
Islanders Need Missing Fourth-Line Link
April 21st, 2018 In order to find success next season, the New York Islanders must see added contributions from all facets of their lineup. Perhaps none more so, as proven by the 2014-15 season, will be more important than those from Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck. Following a disappointing campaign from both players, head coach Doug Weight will need...
Top Moments & Mistakes of Islanders West Coast Swing
October 16th, 2017 Following a subpar road trip with a 2-1 record, the New York Islanders had an off day Tuesday before embarking on a three-game road trip in California with matchups against the Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, and Los Angeles Kings, respectively. Alternate captain and right wing Cal Clutterbuck was listed as day-to-day with a...
Salary Dump to Follow Clutterbuck Deal?
December 11th, 2016 Eyebrows were raised on Friday when New York Islanders grinder Cal Clutterbuck got a five-year extension worth $17.5-million. Citing his aggressive style and age, hockey pundits across the web marked it as the third bad contract Isles general manager Garth Snow has signed in six months, with the Casey Cizikas and Andrew Ladd deals as...
Clutterbuck Extension, McDavid Gets Emotional & More News
December 9th, 2016 The New York Islanders made a major signing Friday, inking winger Cal Clutterbuck to a five-year extension. The deal carries a $3.5 million AAV, according to multiple sources. Clutterbuck was a part of a strong fourth line in Brooklyn last season. All three members of that line have now seen big paydays as a result. Casey Cizikas got...
Forecasting Jason Chimera’s Production in 2016-17
August 24th, 2016 If you’ve ever watched a New York Islanders game in the past, Matt Martin’s presence on the team was virtually priceless. Leading the league in hits for the past five seasons and being one of the team's leaders in the locker room, the loss of Martin was not an easy one to replace. Coming off a 20-goal season at 37, the Islanders...
