This afternoon the Islanders are set to take on the Florida Panthers after an on ice ceremony celebrating the men responsible for the 4 consecutive Stanley Cup’s won on Long Island – The Core of the Four. I am about… Continue Reading
Well, yesterday’s game couldn’t get much more important than it was. Games against divisional rivals when the race for the playoffs are so tight are always must win game, especially when the opponent was only two points up on you.… Continue Reading
Getting ready to head out the door to the Coliseum and I wanted to give you a quick update. Brendan Witt will return for today’s game against the Flyers, after missing 8 games with a sprained MCL! However, with good… Continue Reading
Pardon the pun, but boy did the Islanders really Capital-ize last night! Another win and more importantly another comeback marked the Islanders fifth consecutive win and 6th consecutive game in which the Islanders gained points. Granted, the game didn’t start… Continue Reading
Just wanted to get a few things posted before I head off to bed. As I was eating a very late dinner, I turned on the NHL network and happened to catch “On the Fly” recapping the Islanders win over… Continue Reading
Excuse the really cheesy play on words in the title of this post, because it has mixed meaning as you will soon find out. Instead of posting any kind of opinion, live blog or rant last night – I decided… Continue Reading
No, this is not a nod to the classic retort by Wayne Campbell in the movie Wayne’s World – I wish I could offer something as comical in a time like this. Instead, I want to say “As if it… Continue Reading
Just got word of three callups by the Islanders. Forwards Jeff Tambellini, Frans Nielsen and Kip Brennan will join the big club filling in for either Park or Hunter who are questionable with the flu and also Mike Sillinger whom… Continue Reading
Any hockey player must have nightmares of a time where his or her coach would scream the words “CHANGE IT UP” onto the rink. Line changes are an integral part of the game, because it’s important to match talent and… Continue Reading
To confirm what many had hoped would happen, the Islanders recalled forward Jeff Tambellini from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this morning, and he practiced with the team today. Per the Islanders Insider email I just received: Jeff Tambellini was recalled… Continue Reading
After the way the Islanders lost to the Rangers Thursday night, it was only a matter of time before head coach Ted Nolan would tinker with his lineup. The Islanders have not scored more then 2 goals for 11 straight… Continue Reading
It's good to have hockey back in town – I can't tell you how excited I am to get back to the old barn tonight. As a season ticket holder, it is hard not to get excited when hockey is… Continue Reading