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Travis Hamonic

Leafs Daily: Babcock, the Playoffs and Acquiring Hamonic

James Tanner | November 19, 2015

Fresh off a victory against the Avalanche, there  is suddenly some exciting topics in the world of the Toronto Maple Leafs. If you missed my last column, I was unanimously…

Categories Column, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders and Travis Hamonic

Rob Soria | November 19, 2015

While the Edmonton Oilers did find a way to drop another one-goal decision on Wednesday evening at Rexall Place, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks, Oilers Nation was…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Oilers Management

Hockey Headlines: Hall-of-Famer Passes Away; Winnipeg Breaks Losing Streak

Jeff Ponder | November 19, 2015

A collection of stories from around the hockey landscape for Nov. 19, 2015: Hall-of-Famer Bert Olmstead has passed away. [Habs Eyes on the Prize] In Sports News – Five-time Stanley…

Categories Elsewhere on the Web

Travis Hamonic Requests Trade From Isles

Sean Olinkin | November 18, 2015

Whenever a top-tier NHL defenseman is on the trade market it is always news. When the player in question is young and in his prime it creates a frenzy. Reports…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News

Breaking Down the Islanders Blue Line

Christopher Lizza | July 16, 2015

As of now heading into training camp the Islanders have eight defenseman, ready to suit up for opening night. This mix includes established front end blue liners, talented youngsters and…

Categories Islanders Management, Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

Injuries to Boychuk, Hamonic Hurting Islanders

Scott Clinco | December 10, 2014

The Islanders have been without Johnny Boychuk and Travis Hamonic for over a week now.  While they were able to survive without them at first notching a couple of victories.  The…

Categories New York Islanders

How Good Will the Islanders Be in 2014-15?

Anthony Tartamella | August 23, 2014

A lot has been made of the Islanders’ off season to this point- and with good reason. Yahoo’s Puck Daddy blog ranked them the most improved team this off season.…

Categories New York Islanders

Breaking Down the Blue Line: A Look at the Islanders Defense

Josh Colfin | August 6, 2014

Going into the 2014-15 NHL season, the New York Islanders seem to be a team on the rise. With a deep prospect system in place and recent additions to the…

Categories New York Islanders

Where Have the New York Islanders Special Teams Gone?

Brady Smith | December 17, 2013

Hockey is a game that is very multifaceted. It’s much more than just putting a puck into a net; it takes many talents and many different strategies to be successful…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders Blue Line Will Soon Be Envy Of The League

kmacmillan | November 25, 2013

The New York Islanders have had no problem scoring goals this season. Led by John Tavares who currently sits third in a tie for second in the National Hockey League…

Categories New York Islanders

Garth Snow: The NHL’s Most Underrated GM?

Anatoliy Metter | August 21, 2013

“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…

Categories New York Islanders

John Tavares is the Obvious Choice for Captaincy

The Hockey Writers | August 7, 2013

A team never wants to see its captain walk away to another team. Not just walk away, but head to a division rival. That’s exactly what the Islanders saw happen…

Categories New York Islanders
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