What Happened at the Deadline? Today was Lou Lamoriello’s first trade deadline day with the NY Islanders. From all indications he pushed a few offers, but could not find the appropriate deal to add to the Burger Barn’s menu.… Continue Reading
The Islanders will be clearing their Injured Reserve list shortly, and that means they’ll be adding some experience and a bit of scoring to their roster. These additions will be FREE, and we all like FREE. Continue Reading
The Islanders have had their best string of drafts in the past six years. We are already seeing the talents of Pulock (2013) and Toews (2014) in the NHL. Their last six draft classes have either produced or will produce at least two full time NHL players. Continue Reading
It’s February 13th 2019, and the NY Islanders are in first place in the Metro. How did we get here, what do burgers have to do with it, and what does that mean in terms of where are we going? Continue Reading
Well then, the Islanders sure are slowly turning the hockey world on it’s collective heads, aren’t they? In an offseason that has seen it’s fare share of what could be termed “interesting” by most, the Islanders are coming out of… Continue Reading
Just a small announcement, a new project of mine that I’ve been working on for a few weeks – a podcast. It’s called The Isles Faithful and can be found at www.theislesfaithful.com Head over and check it out. First episode… Continue Reading
As we near zero hour for John Tavares making his decision, fans across the internet hang on every single report and Tweet that has anything to do with what the Islanders perhaps soon-to-be former Captain will do. Will he stay?… Continue Reading
Good afternoon to everyone out there in Isles Country! If you haven’t already noticed, things may look a little different around here. When I started writing regularly a few weeks back, I wanted to kick things off in style and… Continue Reading
With all the negative that’s been happening for the New York Islanders on and off the last few weeks, there’s remained at least one constant. His name is Mat Barzal. Fresh off his rookie of the month nod from the… Continue Reading
I have been through some pretty atrocious hockey before. At 36, I have lived through some really, really, REALLY deplorable (I have to use that word right now because why not – everyone is, right?) hockey with the New York… Continue Reading
The 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs have progressed nicely in Brooklyn, and I can say that I am fortunate enough to have attended Games 3 and 4. Today, I will be attending Game 6 as well. While the transition to Brooklyn… Continue Reading