Goalie, Where Art Thou?
You may have notice all of the Dubie talk around Islanders country the last few days. It was a feel good story for at least a little while. Seems that the Blue Jackets out there in Columbus wanted to change… Continue Reading
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Dubie on Board!
In what is likely the most telling move the Islanders have made or announced since the whole DiPietro injury status mystery, the Islanders and Dubielewicz’s have agreed on a one year $500,000 dollar contract which is prorated paying Dubie that… Continue Reading
MacDonald Injured, Dunham Emergency Backup, Dubie On The Way?
What a crazy night tonight, first it starts with a little news from Greg Logan about DiPietro seeking a second (or is it a third?) opinion on his swelling surgery repaired knee. The discussion shifted about the now real possibility… Continue Reading
Islanders and Thrashers Swap Minor Leaguers
Just got word of a small trade involving the New York Islanders and the Atlanta Thrashers. The Islanders have traded AHL Defenseman Brett Skinner to the Thrashers in exchange for right winger Junior Lassard. Per the Islanders release: The New… Continue Reading
Sabres Visit Long Island
Just about to head out here to the Coliseum for home game number TWO. The Islanders are set to take on the Buffalo Sabres this afternoon in what should be a great game. I will not be live blogging this… Continue Reading
Late Home Opener Thoughts and Photos!
You may or may not have noticed that I said I would post some final thoughts when I got home from the game on Saturday. I sort of lied, but unintentionally. When I got home, I completely fell asleep on… Continue Reading
Opening Night VS The St. Louis Blues
It’s almost meant to be! The New York Islanders host the St. Louis Blues for tonight’s home opener at Nassau Coliseum. The significance, isn’t much – but it should help the Guerin-Weight duo gain some much needed confidence at the… Continue Reading
Live Blog: Islanders at Devils!
As we are waiting for the CSPAN2 to MSG+2 change, I just wanted to take the time to introduce a brand new feature! I have been planning on doing this for some time, but I will now incorporate the live… Continue Reading
A New Era Begins!
October means one thing and one thing only to hockey fans – the NHL gets back into FULL swing! Those around the game long enough know this is the time to shine, the time to give it everything (well, almost… Continue Reading
Nate Thompson Claimed Off Waivers
According to Andy Strickland’s blog, the Islanders have claimed Nate Thompson off waivers from the Providence Bruins. Thompson was drafted in the 6th round 183rd overall in the 2003 draft, he plays center and had 19 goals and 20 assists… Continue Reading
Roster Trimmed, Bailey Gets Extended Look
According to Greg Logan over at Newsday and the Islanders Official Release today, the team has trimmed their roster down to 23-players by assigning several players to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. This isn’t surprising as the NHL… Continue Reading
Depth Signings!
Between yesterday and today, the Islanders have stocked the farm system once again by signing a whole handful of players to two-way contracts, including a goaltender who allegedly broke all of Dubielewicz’s records at the University of Denver. In no… Continue Reading