Posts About "Charles Wang"
New York Islanders Owners are on the Clock
June 11th, 2016 Come July 1st the New York Islanders organization begins a new chapter. Majority ownership transfers from Charles Wang to Scott Malkin and Jonathan Ledecky. With such an important and busy offseason ahead the New York Islanders owners are on the clock. Thank You Charles Wang Islander fans owe everything to Charles Wang. Yes there have...
Islanders Fans, Like it or Not, Barclays Center is Home
October 13th, 2015 The early word is the New York Islanders fans are not happy with their new home the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. There are a number of reasons for the initial frustrations. Everyone knew there was more than a few too many obstructed view seats. The early returns are those seats are more challenging than anticipated. It's a much rougher...
The Stalemate Between the Islanders and Brock Nelson
September 2nd, 2015 The Islanders open up training camp in less than three weeks. Perhaps the biggest question heading into camp is whether or not Brock Nelson will be there. The restricted free-agent forward declined his qualifying offer back in July. Since Nelson did not have any arbitration rights this summer, there hasn't been a sense of urgency on...
Islanders to Welcome Back Pat LaFontaine March 24
December 16th, 2014 Yesterday, the Islanders announced their promotions for the second half of the season. They will not only be honoring former players like the first half of the season as Kyle Okposo, John Tavares, and Matt Martin all have bobblehead nights scheduled. Among the promotions announced was the return of former Islanders forward Pat...
What Does Rumored Barclays Opt-Out Mean for Islanders?
December 3rd, 2014 A recent article in the New York Post has sent shockwaves through much of the Islanders fanbase, after claiming that "a source" with knowledge of the situation has suggested that Anschutz Entertainment Group see the current agreement for the Islanders to play at Barclays Center as "too risky". AEG is in the early stages of talks to...
Meet the Islanders New Owners
November 11th, 2014 On August 19th, the news fans had been waiting for, for a long time was finally reported by Arthur Staple from Newsday. It was reported that Charles Wang was selling a majority stake in the Islanders to London-based investor Scott Malkin and former Washington Capitals minority owner Jonathan Ledecky.
How a Billionaire's Mistress Changed the Islanders' Destiny
August 25th, 2014 Just a few years ago a gathering of NHL owners could be confused for a Bond villain reunion. Leading these Old Mustache Pete’s you had “Dollar” Bill Wirtz who choked the Chicago faithful with pitiful player payrolls, blacking out local games and being a reprehensible owner to the point he was booed during his own moment of...
The Hockey Writers Q & A: Islanders and Fishsticks?
June 30th, 2014 It is once again time for another edition of The Hockey Writers Q&A. This time out we take a look at the New York Islanders. For Islander fans, it was a tough and heartbreaking season. However, the 2014-15 campaign definitely renews hope with the possibility of new ownership and a new arena for the 2015-16 season. Previous...
Islanders Sale Rumors: Change in Ownership on Long List of Isles' Unknowns
March 29th, 2014 Could a New York Islanders sale take place in the near future? Ever since Charles Wang took over as the majority owner of the Islanders in 2004, it has been a tumultuous tenure in Uniondale. In the nine years that Wang has been the primary owner of the franchise, the Islanders have only made two Stanley Cup Playoff appearances,...Garth Snow: The NHL's Most Underrated GM?
"Honestly, we don't care what league they come from -- college, juniors, Europe. If they can play, they can play for us. Every player is unique." - Garth Snow, General Manager of the New York Islanders It was the summer of 2006. Neil Smith had been the General Manager of the New York Islanders for 41 days before being...
New York Islanders: Roberto Luongo A Good Fit?
June 1st, 2013 The New York Islanders have had a couple of weeks to think about the way that their 2012-2013 NHL season went, but trade rumors know no boundaries. Ever since their ouster from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, hockey fans and analysts alike have examined New York's situation between the pipes, and the suggestions...
Mythbusters: New York Islanders Edition
February 22nd, 2013 Things just never gets boring in Islander Country. Rick DiPietro was finally placed on waivers, marking the end of an era. The Isles wanted to give him one last hurrah and a shortened-season was the perfect situation for them to do so. DiPietro showed the front office and coaching staff all they needed to see during his...
How To Fix The New York Islanders
February 20th, 2013 The New York Islanders are 2-2 since snapping their 5 game regulation losing streak. The two wins came off a 4-3 defeat of rival New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in a shoot out, and featured a come from behind push by the Islanders in the 2nd period. Their next game, they handedly defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on...
