In a move that was speculated widely over the last few days, free agent netminder Evgeni Nabokov has been claimed by the New York Islanders. Nabokov, who recently signed a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings had to… Continue Reading
Just heard via Twitter that the New York Islanders have claimed 23-year old forward Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers. The Islanders have also placed Andy Hilbert on waivers. Grabner, who was drafted 14th overall in 2006 by… Continue Reading
I cannot say that I saw this coming, at all. Brendan Witt who has been tough as nails for the New York Islanders the last few years (including a run in with a Chevy Tahoe in Philly this season) has… Continue Reading
It’s not everyday that a serviceable 6’1″ 218 LB 31-year old defenseman is waived by his team, it’s even rarer of an occasion where your struggling and injured team can benefit by picking him up and NOT MOVE A PLAYER… Continue Reading
It never fails, every time that I either purchase a jersey or actually make good on a promise to speak more in the locker room – a player is either traded or gets waived. Such is this case this time… Continue Reading
For the second time this season, veteran winger Jon Sim has found himself exposed to the waiver wire. Sim, who had three assists last night and three goals in four games before last nights three point outburst, has one year… Continue Reading
As we are waiting for the CSPAN2 to MSG+2 change, I just wanted to take the time to introduce a brand new feature! I have been planning on doing this for some time, but I will now incorporate the live… Continue Reading
October means one thing and one thing only to hockey fans – the NHL gets back into FULL swing! Those around the game long enough know this is the time to shine, the time to give it everything (well, almost… Continue Reading
According to Andy Strickland’s blog, the Islanders have claimed Nate Thompson off waivers from the Providence Bruins. Thompson was drafted in the 6th round 183rd overall in the 2003 draft, he plays center and had 19 goals and 20 assists… Continue Reading
It appears that early injuries to the defense are already worse than speculated. Chris Campoli and Andy Sutton whom both underwent surgery last season are apparently set to miss significant time. The Islanders claimed Thomas Pock off waivers from the… Continue Reading
You know, I really hate posting rumors sometimes because you never know what’s reality and what is complete hearsay. This rumor is NOT being posted because I read it somewhere else on the internet – but only because of what… Continue Reading
I want to first start off by saying thank you to everyone who came to Islesblogger by way of the Islanders site yesterday. It seemed for a while there every time I checked; there were several hundred more page views.… Continue Reading