Isles Bits: Nino, Snow/Shero, CMac, Playoff Poll
New York Islanders and NHL news, from coach firings to outright campaigns for a video game.
Bits o' Islanders News
The U. of Maine Opening and Islanders Coaches
The University of Maine coaching search doesn't affect the New York Islanders ... or does it?
Chris Bruton Signing: The who and the what
The New York Islanders give an ex-Acadia, Alaska, Peoria and Spokane scrapper his first NHL contract.
Isles Bits: Everybody growing, as Nino wins silver
Nino Niederreiter's Swiss team wins silver at the Worlds, as the Islanders look forward to which prospects will excel in 2013-14.
Isles Bits: Nino, Swiss beat U.S.; Hamonic chirps
Nino Niederreiter scored the only goal the Swiss needed in a 3-0 defeat of the U.S., meaning Switzerland will win a medal at the World Championship for the first time in 60 years.
Islanders re-sign metaphor Eric Boulton
Like dark matter, some things can neither be seen nor fully explained, yet strongly hinted at through elaborate theory.
Isles Bits: Nino goes for medal; Coliseum Cold War
Pop some popcorn, as Bruce Ratner and unseen forces behind MSG's Coliseum redevelopment bid compete for attention.
Isles Bits: Shock! There are anti-Ratner leaks
Nassau political football will continue for years and years and years.
They're trying to call Matt Moulson a Lady again
Matt Moulson is a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy for the second season in a row.
Official: Islanders vs. Rangers at Yankee Stadium
The New York Islanders will indeed play an outdoor game, 7:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 29 at Yankee Stadium against the New York Rangers.
Isles Bits: Quotes from breakup day
Islanders players spoke with media, while the management team begins preparations to do better next year.
Isles Bits: Game 6 hangover
Players, fans mourn missed opportunities, appreciate a special step in the team's growth.
Game 6 Lineup Question: Nielsen or Nelson?
If Frans Nielsen cannot play Game 6, Brock Nelson may get his NHL debut.
Videos: Why Tavares is a Hart MVP finalist
John Tavares is good.
Isles Bits: Game 5 reactions, links, quotes
The New York Islanders disappointed in Game 5, with some lightning strikes by the Penguins taking the game away. Now they discuss how to respond.
Islanders Bits: Vokoun in; Tavares radio
After Game 4 of the Islanders and Penguins, people write and record things. We read them.
Andrew MacDonald injury: Now what?
Not like the Islanders haven't overcome adversity in 2013, but this is the first key injury kind of adversity in 2013.
Isles-Pens Game 4 naptime updates: Orpik, Neal?
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders might be making lineup tweaks before Game 4, but nobody's telling.
Isles-Pens Game 4 gameday warmup, bits
Game 3 was a good performance with some tough luck for the Islanders. That's in the past.
Isles off-day updates between Games 3 and 4
Everyone loves Kyle; scoring chance data; the overtime penalty that wasn't; more.
Isles Bits: Game 3 coverage, NHL insanity, Nino
A bunch of papers covered the Islanders for Game 3, while the rest of the NHL went crazy last night.
Isles-Pens Game 3 a.m. bits: Coliseum time
It's been six seasons since Nassau Coliseum hosted playoff games. It's time for the noisy old barn to strut its best again.
Isles-Pens Game 2 Bits [+ Saturday watch thread]
Reactions from here, there and everywhere as the Islanders have tied the series at 1-1.
Game 2 Lineups: Crosby in; Also: On coaching info
Sidney Crosby is back for Game 2. Also: we ponder the analysis of the late coach Roger Neilson.
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270Isles Bits: Prepping for a better Game 2
The New York Islanders tried to regroup after their opening game blowout loss.
Isles Bits: Game 1 Reactions, Diversions
News from last night, and distractions from elsewhere.
