What a complete game tonight! We had a first period short handed goal by Richard Park – assisted by none other than Kyle Okposo. We had a power play goal by Bergenheim and even two even strength goals by players… Continue Reading
DING DING DING No, that’s not the ending bell for the Islanders season – although admittedly it is rather close with 9 games remaining and the Islanders needing nothing short of an absolute miracle to claim the 8th playoff spot.… Continue Reading
What, is that smell? Clearly, it is the smell of scorched jockstraps – after what was a very devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night 8-4. Ted Nolan had what could only be described as “a night”, last… Continue Reading
I know you likely just got finished reading some negativity about the recent stretch of games, but how about some positives? The Islanders and Finnish forward prospect Jesse Joensuu have agreed to terms on a 3 year entry level contract.… Continue Reading
Wow, you step away from the computer for a few days and it seems like all heck breaks loose! Where do we begin? Let’s look back at the home loss to the Rangers. I didn’t really feel like posting when… Continue Reading
And the Islanders decided that it wasn’t quite their turn to roll over and let the season pass them by. You see, the lucky bounces were back – or was it more of an effort that allowed the Islanders to… Continue Reading
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
So I just happened to pop over to the Islanders website, only to be extremely disappointed. Brendan Witt will be out the next 2-4 weeks with a sprained MCL. After a heavy collision in the first period of Tuesday’s 4-3… 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
So I had a whole game post here….and I somehow lost it. Don’t know what happened….. Not happy right now. What did I like about the game? A bunch – three shorthanded goals – two on the same penalty kill.… Continue Reading