Breaking news here, the Islanders just called a press conference regarding the status of goaltender Rick DiPietro. He has now been shutdown until next season – hopefully giving him ample time to recover and reach 100% by the start of… Continue Reading
Wow, I cannot remember the last time that I was coming at you all live from the Coliseum, it has to be at least a month or more. In any case, I am here, freezing – from the top of… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
How could anyone resist opportunities to twist around a title for an easy play on words? I know I cannot pass up those opportunities. Well, last night the Islanders took on the Coyotes and played good enough not to get… Continue Reading
Thank goodness it’s the very last day of 2008 – it’s not been all bad mind you, I just want to move past all these injuries. In what is now a daily trend, the Islanders have announced several injuries and… Continue Reading
All distractions aside, the Islanders had a pretty good weekend. A win on Friday night against Toronto and a come from behind effort on Saturday in Buffalo that would force overtime and a shootout that ended in a loss. I… Continue Reading
Right after the Islanders completed all the post game interviews last night following their 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs, they began their shuffle off to Buffalo. Only it was more then just moving their equipment. See, there are several… Continue Reading
Aside from the Toronto Maple Leafs coming to Long Island again tonight, the Islanders also have some returning players. Get this, the players are returning from one of the darnedest things – INJURY. According to Arthur Staple and Mike Fornabaio… Continue Reading
Finally got an internet connection, I am always the only one with problems. Doug was nice enough to tell me Tambellini is in – substituted for Jon Sim, while Weight is still out with a sore groin, Thompson is out… Continue Reading