There’s been lots of contract extension talk regarding some of the pending UFA’s on the Islanders the last few weeks. Most notably, Frans Nielsen and PA Parenteau. You can take the Great Dane off your list, as Garth Snow has… Continue Reading
The New York Islanders have signed Steve Staios to a one year contract today. I think this is a great signing, and as I said the other day, Staios has looked great during camp and preseason. I felt he earned… Continue Reading
It’s been a great month for Islanders fans. It really has. All things considered, this time of year is usually a tad depressing. The summer weather gradually shifts to cooler temperatures, the wardrobe tends to get heavier and more cumbersome,… Continue Reading
There is nothing like fantastic news after the first blazing hot day of the summer. It’s been a slow few weeks in Islanders country, although – not in terms of talks with Nassau County on that whole new Arena business.… Continue Reading
Word out of Islanders Country this morning officially puts to rest the rumors surrounding coach Jack Capuano – he has now been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders. Terms and dollars, as per team policy were not announced.… Continue Reading
It never fails with these pesky press releases, seems they are always sent when I am in the middle of something else and cannot ever get them out fast enough. At any rate, the Islanders have announced that Blake Comeau… Continue Reading
Moving right along today in an afternoon filled with jubilant Islanders news, RFA Defensive prospect Jack Hillen has been signed to a two year contract after refusing to sign his qualifying offer early last week. Chris Botta reports it is… Continue Reading
Breaking news folks, the Islanders have signed free agent goaltender Martin Biron to a one year contract worth $1.4 million dollars. This is all according to the New York Post. There was speculation that on-the-mend all star netminder Rick DiPietro… Continue Reading
All that talk of help for DiPietro turned out to be true. The Islanders signed goaltender Dwayne Roloson to a two year $5million dollar contract to open up their free agency spending. This move addresses a need, but is two… Continue Reading
Got some breaking news! The Islanders have just announced that they have signed veteran forward Doug Weight to a one year contract extension. Per the Islanders official press release: The Islanders have signed center Doug Weight to a one-year contract… Continue Reading
In what has quickly become a trend, Garth Snow has locked up yet another young cog in the youth movement machine. This time, Defenseman Bruno Gervais has been locked up for the next 3 years at a basement bargain rate… Continue Reading
The Islanders have signed Franz Nielsen to a four year deal worth $2.1-Million, per Greg Logan’s blog. This is another great move by Garth in locking up yet another young forward. Nielsen should help in all offensive situations as he… Continue Reading