O’Byrne’s Own Goal
This poor kid in Montreal tonight, it’s bad enough he scored on his own empty net during a delayed Islanders penalty (with about 4 minutes remaining in a 3-2 game) in which the Isles would go on to win 4-3… Continue Reading
Franz Nielsen
Colliton Recalled as Isles Take on Sabres
That revolving door the Islanders use really needs some maintenance after all the use it’s getting lately. With Franz Nielsen going down to injury last night, the Islanders have recalled center Jeremy Colliton from their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. It’s… Continue Reading
Mottau Suspended 2 Games For Nielsen Hit
Just browsing the headlines this afternoon, I came across a few interesting tidbits on Mike Mottau’s hit on Franz Nielsen last night in New Jersey. I was a little annoyed last night because there really wasn’t any information at all… Continue Reading
In And Outs: The Islanders Revolving Door
Every now and then one or two (or in the Islanders case SEVEN) of your players will go down to injury. Luckily, the Islanders are fortunate enough to have their minor league affiliate an hours drive away. With rookie Kyle… Continue Reading
Canucks Come to Long Island!
Tonight the Islanders look to make it 3 wins in a row, specifically against Canadian teams (something that is sure to rile up the Canadian press). However, the Canucks are white hot their last several games due to the unbeatable… Continue Reading
Islanders Host Struggling Senators
What could be better than a home and home series against a team that has had your number for the last several years? Winning, SWEEPING that home and home series and tying the Senators in the standings. That’s what the… Continue Reading
Hockey Night on Long Island Appearance 3pm
Today at 3:30pm I will be taking part in what is I believe my fifth time appearing on Alex and Steve’s show – Hockey Night on Long Island. We plan to talk about the recent struggles of the Islanders, their… Continue Reading
Islanders Look to Attack Ottawa!
Well, it never fails – no matter what time of day, the weather or anything else that can have some sort of “effect” on whatever it is writers use to get their creative juices, there is always at least ONE… Continue Reading
Bailey and Schuerlein IN Against Philly!
Well as you may have read earlier, it was speculated that we would see Bailey’s debut this afternoon as Mike Comrie would likely be out with some sort of hip ailment. What’s even better is that I just got home… Continue Reading
Weight’s Hit on Sutter Still in The News
It was just about two weeks ago when Islanders forward Doug Weight completely leveled Hurricanes rookie Brandon Sutter while his head was down. It was unfortunate for Sutter, he left the game after the collision and the seriousness of the… Continue Reading
Isles Look For Third in Atlanta
Three things come to mind about tonight’s game, three very important things. First, being a new year the Islanders need to overcome whatever “Rangers Hangover” stigma results in the game following playing their crosstown rivals. Number two, the Islanders need… Continue Reading
Islanders at Rangers!
Sorry folks, not really going to be able to catch much of the game tonight as it is the first day of the 2008 SEMA show. I will be watching the live tracker and checking in from time to time.… Continue Reading