Islanders Kicking Gaborik’s Tires?
Now you know by now, take whatever “he who will not be named” says with LESS than a grain of salt – but Gaborik is apparently on the trading block. Even though it is really early in the season –… Continue Reading
Trade
Quick Hits: Shutdown by Brodeur
I started this post yesterday, never had the chance to get it posted. I know it’s almost irrelevant now that it’s two days old! Here it is anyway. Hockey was definately back last night, but the Devils were certainly the… Continue Reading
Offensive Defensemen
With head coach Scott Gordon teaching his overspeed technique and the Islanders being successful against Boston two nights ago – you wonder if we will see increased production from the back end. You know there are defensemen on the team… Continue Reading
McCabe’s Agent: Rumor Denied!
Well, can’t really say I am surprised by this denial. I am somewhat relieved that the madness surrounding McCabe has been stomped out once again because I really want the Islanders to draft Nikita Filatov. At least for now the… Continue Reading
McCabe Plus #7 for Isles #5?
Another hot rumor this morning! OTTAWA — If often-criticized defenceman Bryan McCabe is a potential victim of the imminent Maple Leafs housecleaning as is expected, it likely will not come via the buyout route. That was the word yesterday from… Continue Reading
Jokinen to Islanders?
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
The Deal That Wasn’t
Howdy ya’ll! You know it’s funny sometimes, I was just talking with Tom Liodice on AIM on how tonight was going to be a night off from posting – yet here I am feverishly typing away. I will make this… Continue Reading
Islesblogger Trade Deadline Special!
New Content Below This Post! I have a great announcement that I have been wanting to talk about since Monday, although I have touched upon it in a few of my recent posts already so it’s not entirely a surprise.… Continue Reading
Bootland Traded to Anaheim
Just got word that Daryl Bootland has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks for Matt Keith. Didn’t really see this one coming, but does it mean that there is something bigger in the works? Matt Keith’s profile on TSN Sad… Continue Reading
Nokelainen Traded to Boston
It figures that the one day I am not glued to my PDA because of work, I miss a trade involving the Islanders. I guess we can’t ALWAYS catch everything as it happens, right? Here is what went down; To… Continue Reading