Goalie, Where Art Thou?
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
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Dubie on Board!
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
Live Blog: Thrashers at Islanders
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
The Number Nine
What exactly is the number nine? It’s the number that follows the number eight and rests just ahead of the number ten. It’s the number that adorns one of New York City’s subway lines, as well as a well traveled… Continue Reading
The “New” Faces of The Franchise
For a long while, 2000 1st Round first overall draft pick Rick DiPietro has been the face of the Islanders franchise, but having two high first round draft picks in three years – the new faces of the franchise are… Continue Reading
Islanders Look to Rebound in Columbus
You may have noticed that I have fallen silent here since my last post, it’s hard to really do anything when the team is in a funk like this. What’s more, is that you don’t have to look far to… Continue Reading
Our System Needs a Reboot
The Islanders play with a system, on some nights it works like clockwork – on other nights it looks like pandemonium or just disarray. For anyone that uses a computer that runs ANY Microsoft operating system – sometimes you just… Continue Reading
Live Blog: Islanders Host Thrashers
Tonight’s matchup features two of the leagues lowest ranked clubs – in terms of point totals anyway. The Atlanta Thrashers are 8-14-3 with 19 points and are last overall in the eastern conference, while the Islanders are 10-13-2 for 22… Continue Reading
Comeau Up, Tamby Down, Thompson Tonight!
Just got back from the morning skate at the Coliseum, Tom Liodice and I filmed an interview with Josh Bailey for Islanders TV which should be up soon. That WAS the news of the day – but I have some… Continue Reading
Bad Luck: The Root Cause of Islanders Injuries
Injuries happen all the time in sports, sometimes they can be attributed to conditioning, others times the playing surface conditions (football is turf, for hockey ice naturally) and still other injuries are just bad luck, accidental or the result of… Continue Reading
Josh Bailey’s Progress Report
Now that the team has officially announced that Josh Bailey will remain with the team for the rest of the season, it was only natural for us to take a look at how he has progressed as a player over… Continue Reading
Bailey is Staying!
Just got word from the Islanders that 2008 First round draft pick Josh Bailey will remain with the club for the remainder of the season and play in his 10th game tonight versus Ottawa! Here is the press release: The… Continue Reading