This has been an interesting season for the New York Islanders, in multiple areas. It’s been a whirlwind for sure, since the summer when you-know-who decided to go north to Toronto. Back then, fans and media alike thought that this… Continue Reading
For the last two days, the hockey world has seen an abundance of trade speculation and opinion surrounding the New York Islanders. There seems to be a unifying rally cry by fans and experts alike on how the Isles should… Continue Reading
Today is the day, the day of craziness that NHL fans have come to know and love. Today is Trade Deadline Day, somewhat of a National holiday in the US and Canada. Teams have until 3pm Eastern today to make… 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
Chris Botta just walked onto the ice and yelled up to us here in the blog box that Defenseman Rob Davison of the San Jose Sharks is now a member of the NY Islanders – for the mere price of… 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
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