AHL Bridgeport Islanders
News, analysis and roundups involving the New York Islanders AHL affiliate Bridgeport Islanders
Sound Tigers 2014-15 Opening Roster Set
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers open 2014-15 with Aaron Ness as captain, Kevin Poulin as the #1 goalie, and Anders Lee providing the scoring...for now.
Persson on Ovechkin, Isles fans, angry Sutters
John Persson discussed a range of topics with hockeysverige, so we capture a few of the best nuggets on Anders Nilsson, the Sutter family, and Islanders fans.
13 draft picks, 84 feet, 1169 NHL GP
NHL teams keep drafting large men higher than they should, because the dreamed result if it pays off is just too juicy to resist.
BUYOUT: Isles, Kabanov to part
Kirill Kabanov has been placed on unconditional waivers by the New York Islanders, the first step on the way to a buyout by the club.
AHL OT Rule Changes: Doom, or delight?
The American Hockey League announced some rule changes for 2014-15, most significantly to how overtime will be handled, and the next question is how this experiment might alter your NHL viewing experience?
Poulin Files for Arbitration: What's he want?
A CBA-diving look at what Kevin Poulin might seek after filing for salary arbitration with the New York Islanders.
Pellerin out, Thompson back to Bridgeport
The New York Islanders have let go of Scott Pellerin as head coach of their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers, and will return Brent Thompson to the role.
Donovan, Pulock, Mayfield, others to Bridgeport
With the end of a playoff-less regular season for the New York Islanders, the reassignments have begun to fill out their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers roster.
Video: Mayfield on Mayfield
Scott Mayfield, some Bridgeport teammates and coach Scott Pellerin on the development of the 21-year-old Denver University product.
Brett Gallant Gets the Call
Brett Gallant is the latest recipient of the New York Islanders' "in the family" goodwill approach, so he'll get an unexpected NHL debut after being recalled from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
Burroughs, Crus Rydberg ATOs in Prospect Shuffle
Signed to ATOs (amateur tryout contracts) were 2013 draft picks Viktor Crus Rydberg and Kyle Burroughs, while Brant Harris joins after finishing his NCAA career as UConn's all-time top scorer.
Donovan, Halmo up. Hopefully for good.
In their first post-trade deadline transactions, the New York Islanders have recalled defenseman Matt Donovan and winger Mike Halmo from AHL Bridgeport, and this time their recalls should last a while.
Bridgeport's Top 3: Strome, Lee Halmo Recalled
Physical winger Mike Halmo is among a trio of Bridgeport Sound Tigers getting the call, joining forwards Ryan Strome and Anders Lee, the latter two receiving their second stints with the New York Islanders.
[Bits + Gold Medal Thread} Bridgeport wins again
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers did what their parent club finds so hard to do: Win in Philadelphia. They're back home Sunday, the same day the Olympic gold in hockey will be decided.
[Bits] 13 Bridgeport PKs in Nilsson shutout
Which is more remarkable? The fact the Bridgeport Sound Tigers faced 13 Norfolk power plays -- yes, thirteen -- last night, or the fact they killed off all of them in Anders Nilsson's 3-0 shutout win?
Hamonic on IR, will miss outdoor game; Donovan up
Travis Hamonic has been placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss Wednesday's outdoor "Stadium Series" game at Yankee Stadium against the New York Rangers.
Strome's 1st fight follows Persson's 1st hat trick
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers capped a perfect weekend (3-0, though the first via shootout) with a remarkable one Sunday at home to Syracuse.
On Faceoffs: Important, but still a coin flip
Faceoffs matter, but let's keep it in perspective.
MSG Video: Anders Lee under the microscope
A look into the New York Islanders prospect in his first pro season after leaving Notre Dame.
Kabanov Motors to MODO on Loan
New York Islanders prospect Kirill Kabanov's rocky journey has taken him to the Swedish Elite League on loan.
Capuano on Strome: 'He'll have a bigger role'
In assigning him to Bridgeport, the New York Islanders are taking the long view with Ryan Strome's development. Jack Capuano addressed Strome's progress from his point of view.
Bridgeport Struggles Worsen after Recalls
When Ryan Strome was called up to the New York Islanders for his NHL debut, their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers didn't just lose their first-line center -- they lost the AHL's top scorer and a key to their offense.
Prospect Nods: Strome in AHL, Reinhart/Pelech WJC
In what feels like an annual rite, the New York Islanders are struggling at the NHL level, but their prospects in the pipeline are earning some praise.
D Turnover: De Haan up, Donovan down
On U.S. Thanksgiving, the New York Islanders sent defenseman Matt Donovan back to Bridgeport and recalled Calvin de Haan in his place. Will their roles be different?
Prospects: BST 0 for 6; Williams in job fight
Unfortunately, the New York Islanders aren't the only club within their system to struggle right now. The AHL Bridgeport Sound Tigers are last in their division and winless in six, coming off a frustrating weekend marked by three one-goal losses.
2012 Prospect Update: Graham traded in OHL
New York Islanders 2012 draft pick Jesse Graham has been traded from the OHL's Niagara IceDogs, a team he captained this year.
Sound Tigers Update: Injuries, bad-start recovery
Entering the weekend at 4-6-1-1, they were last place in the Northeast Division with a couple of games in hand on everyone except for first-place Springfield.
Video/GIF: Fans love Aaron Ness' 1st NHL goal too
A player's first NHL goal, a teammate's rush to pick up the puck, the whole line's hockey hug to congratulate him...those are some of the cool things about hockey.
[Bits] Isles regulation losses; Bridgeport blanked
Whether the Islanders' issues (like being outshot regularly) are persistent, or whether they are fixable blips in the early schedule, well that's the fun of reading things into the opening weeks
Kabanov to ECHL: Personal, or Professional?
Whether he was assigned to the ECHL Stockton Thunder for personal reasons or to get more minutes, Kirill Kabanov needs to earn more minutes and a bigger role to make the NHL.
Isles Sign Ryan Pulock, Alan Quine to 3-Year Deals
The New York Islanders agreed to terms with two of their 2013 draft picks on three-year entry level contracts.
Isles Bridgeport/Stockton Cuts in Prep for Finale
With assignments to AHL Bridgeport and ECHL Stockton, the Islanders show who will remain to face the Ottawa Senators in split-squad games Sunday.