5 Questions For The Islanders as 2019-20 Camp Opens
Every team has questions going into camp. These are the ones I feel need to be answered for the #Isles before he season opens. Continue Reading
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Isles Summer Shopping Tips
As the free agent frenzy slows down I just wanted to take a look at what the Islanders need to contend. Do they really need as much as they think. Where Are We It’s July 12th and things have quieted… Continue Reading
Lou Avoids Another Isles Exodus
Lou Lamoriello showed his expertise through June and on day one of the NHL free agency period. History There have been several free agent exodus situations in the Islanders recent history. The first was a sort of a mutually agreed… Continue Reading
All The Right Moves
Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz seemed to have prepared for this from day one. Adding the proper spice to an existing inventory has been successful. They have created the most competitive team in the shortest amount of time possible. Continue Reading
Islanders vs Penguins Matchups
The New York Islanders are the least favored two seed in the NHL playoff matchups this year. This is based on one thing, Sidney Crosby. Let’s break this down and see if this is truly the case. The Rosters When… Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why Jordan Eberle Should be a NY Islander Next Year
Since October my opinion on this subject has definitely evolved. I thought for sure Jordan Eberle would be ex-Isled by the trade deadline. Here’s why I think both parties would be better off if he stayed. Continue Reading
Engage The Blog Switch! JPinVA Welcome Aboard!
It’s no secret. I’ve not given Islesblogger the love and attention that it deserves, especially after giving me 11 years of a venue to write great stuff and create amazing memories thanks to the NHL and New York Islanders. I’ve… Continue Reading
Justice for Shannon Hogan
I haven’t had time to write much the last few days, but this is far more important then shutouts, or the shortcomings of the team. At some point today, some (perhaps one….) mean spirited person on Twitter decided to lash… Continue Reading
From Traffic Lights to Train Stations
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
This Time, It’s Different
When you’ve been a fan of a team for what amounts to a lifetime of ups and downs, there’s always a lot of optimism following a strong season. One playoff win away from advancing in the playoffs, a strong and… Continue Reading
Slip Sliding, A Call For Action
It’s one thing to watch idly as fans when a team begins to falter after months on top, it’s something completely different as a player in the room – I’m sure…. There’s a large contingent of fans who never get… Continue Reading
The Building, It Was Electric and Saturday Will be LOUDER
How about these Islanders? I made it to the game on Tuesday night, the first time this season. Not that I haven’t wanted to go earlier, I have been crazy busy during this shortened season. From the second we pulled… Continue Reading