The New York Islanders actually have a small break in the schedule, resuming play Wednesday for a back-to-back in southern California. Where are they now?
- Frustrated at recent results. [Newsday]
- But the numbers suggest fan panic is, overblown. [Islanders Analytics]
- Always remember the rules of the road though. Or of getting to the airport. [Isles official site, Hamonic edition]
- How long do you reckon Capuano is here? [The Checking Line]
- Party like its 2011! Ex-Isle Dwayne Roloson was in uniform last night. [SB Nation]
- The Sound Tigers lost, but the amazing thing is what David Leggio did facing a 2-on-0. [Soundin' Off | Post]
- I expanded on that Committed Indian post about line names/roles, as it applies to the Isles. [LHH]
Metro Drama and Beyond
- The curious case of the porn star who told Michael del Zotto off via Twitter. [Broad Street Hockey]
- Ryan McDonagh is out 3-4 weeks with that shoulder injury. [NHL]
- Tom Wilson is back with the Caps after a brief AHL stint. [NHL]
- Things just went very south in Edmonton. Taylor Hall is out. [Copper & Blue | TSN]
- The Sabres just got their first home win. Against the Wings. [Die by the Blade]
- The Hurricanes won some games finally too! I mean, two! I mean both! [Canes Country]
- The Bruins extend Claude Julien. [NHL]
- For one night, the Jets had a goalie! He frustrated the Hawks, audibly so. [SB Nation]
- Silly goalies and their puck handling, Ben Scrivens edition. [SB Nation]
- A fantastic look back at the art of goalie masks over the years. [NHL]