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
From the Ottawa Sun, it’s Bruce Garrioch so take that for what its worth! Olli Jokinen has packed his bags. League sources told Sun Media yesterday that the Panthers centre has told GM Jacques Martin he wants out and the… Continue Reading
We are getting set for the opening face off here. This is my very first live blog from the Blog Box and I must say I am pretty excited! Pretty good crowd for a mid-week game, maybe 9k, I would… Continue Reading
I intended to post this right after the Garth Snow press conference, but my website obviously had other ideas for me. While we were waiting for Garth to come in and address the media, we saw one of the equipment… Continue Reading
Just wanted to apologize for the downtime, but it’s a positive in a way – as there were so many hits. Sort of brought an awkward smile to my face during the press conference when I found out.
The Islanders have now shipped out Marc-Andre Bergeron to the Ducks for a 3rd round pick. My reaction, well…..I know for a fact that there will be a reaction in defensive gaffes for the Islanders. Berard should see steady ice… Continue Reading
Chris Simon has been traded to the Minnesota Wild for a 6th round draft pick. My reaction, as I just told Jim Baumbach – I am happy that the distraction and negative image that Simon has brought this organization is… Continue Reading
Just got done talking to an Islanders insider here at the Blog Box. We grilled them on some potential moves and when we got on the subject of Montreal his style of answering changed. When I asked him who could… Continue Reading
Just wanted to report that we have not heard ANYTHING as of yet. We watched the Islanders skate (Fedotenko WAS on the ice) as were several other players. We went downstairs after a brief interview with Jim Baumbach of Newsday… Continue Reading
Garth came through before the deadline in a major way tonight and secured one more big piece of the Islanders future. Tonight the Islanders announced that forward Trent Hunter has been signed to a 5 year $10-Million dollar contract extension!… Continue Reading
Has anyone else seen that NHL Network commercial with the coach who speaks in circles? There is one going around about his team lacking the ability to finish (Failed to put the biscuit in the basket and other analogies) and… Continue Reading
It really makes me laugh when all the “experts” talk down on any move the Islanders make – especially when the player signed happens to be playing beyond expectations. It’s no secret GM Garth Snow has had some winners (Richard… Continue Reading