It’s not everyday as a blogger or an avid amateur hockey player that a major equipment manufacturer contacts you and asks if you are interested in testing out the latest and greatest hockey equipment. Naturally, when the opportunity to test… Continue Reading
In case you missed it, New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow was a special guest on NHL Live on XM Radio this afternoon hosted by Deb Placey and Billy Jaffe. You can listen to the interview online – which… Continue Reading
You know, sometimes when the going gets tough – the tough have to get going. That’s pretty much what’s been going on here in the last month or so. I have been experiencing a hell of a time in my… Continue Reading
Just a little inside scoop for everyone! Islanders owner Charles Wang will appear on the Boomer and Carton show which airs on WFAN (660am) tomorrow morning at 9:05am to discuss the Lighthouse Project. Boomer is a great interviewer and has… Continue Reading
I tried to get this out a bit sooner, but by now it’s all over the web. The Islanders have assigned forward Kyle Okposo and defenseman Jack Hillen to their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Hillen was on the clear… Continue Reading
I apologize for getting this out so late today, but I was at work when I received a press release through the Nassau County Legislature regarding a press conference outside the Coliseum this Saturday at 11am. The even will take… Continue Reading
With the 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight, coupled with a 4-2 Tampa Bay Lightning loss to the Capitals – the Islanders have “clinched” the 30th position and the best shot at the number one pick in the upcoming… Continue Reading
I have no idea why I did not think of this sooner, maybe because I despise gimmicks – but like they say “sex sell” (although this has NOTHING to do with sex, but I digress). I would like to introduce… Continue Reading
Edit: Chris Botta, as always – received clarification on this story and Gordon will be an assistant for the World Championships. Even still, it’s a great honor to be included in any aspect regarding world play. PS, I never corrected… Continue Reading
Well here we are, three home games and six games overall remaining in the race for Tavares last stretch of the season. Tampa, having only six points on the Islanders before last night, lost in overtime to the Devils and… Continue Reading
Tonight is one of my favorite match ups, if not for the mere fact that we are playing the Capitals – a team that has always given them fits, but also because they get to see Alexander Ovechkin. Ovie has… Continue Reading
Follow me on Twitter live from the blog box tonight! Twitter.com/Islesblogger Here is the Twitter digest from the “Semi Live Blog” last night! Third try #nhlgametag NYI # Round four: #Isles Jackman just got his bell rung by #Flyers Asham!… Continue Reading