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Poll: Biggest Islanders goals of 2013...so far
With the regular season winding down, I thought it would be fun to pick out the "biggest" goals of the 2013 New York Islanders thus far.
New York Islanders History
Movie Review: The John Spano Saga in 'Big Shot'
The ESPN 30-for-30 doc is about more than just John Spano's fraudulent near-purchase of the Islanders in 1996. Director Kevin Connolly uses vintage video, memories and humor to craft a must-see film about his favorite team that fans will love.
Forgotten Isles: Wendel Clark
Wendel Clark, Toronto's super hero, spent 58 somewhat productive games as a New York Islander in 1995-96. But his tenure wasn't nearly as memorable or as volcanic as his time with the Leafs.
Law & Owners Special Islanders Unit: John Spano
The seventh and final chapter in the series. John Spano conned the NHL and almost bought the Islanders in 1996. But what seems like a bizarre, isolated incident speaks volumes about the Islanders, their many owners and their abused fanbase.
Yashin Interview: Isles moments & turtlenecks
Former Islanders captain Alexei Yashin sat down with Lighthouse Hockey for an interview covering his new role with the Russian Women's National hockey team, the time he broke a Ranger's nose and his infamous turtlenecks.
Law & Owners Special Islanders Unit: John Pickett
Part Six of the series. John O. Pickett was once the Islanders' hero, helping a financially disorganized team into its dynasty era. But after years of neglect & with decisions that still affect it today, he may be among the team's greatest villains.
Law & Owners Sp. Isles Unit: Dolan & Steinbrenner
Part Five of the series. Cablevision founder Charles Dolan and Yankees owner George Steinbrenner both kicked the tires on the Islanders at different points in the franchise's life. While neither ever owned the team, the What-Ifs are intriguing.
DiPietro: The Rise, The Fall, The End?
Often the butt of jokes stemming from conditions beyond his control, Rick DiPietro is in Bridgeport now. If we never see him in an Islanders uniform again, we can recall the reality of why he rose, why he fell, and why he'll never be forgotten.
Okposo's 100th: Another homegrown Isles milestone
It's been a long time, but the Islanders are finally drafting and keeping talent again.
Law & Owners SIU: Gluckstern & Milstein
Part Four of the series. Riding in following the criminal Spano Affair, Steven Gluckstern & the Milstein brothers, Howard & Edward, painted themselves as the Islanders' heroes. Instead, they turned out to be full of hot air and, possibly, bacon.
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Don't Take Fort Neverlose for Granted
The Coliseum deserves a proper send off -- and we need to make sure it gets just that. Pack her to the gills and make sure good times see her out.
Looking Back: Two Careers, One Islanders Camp
A look back at the 2010 New York Islanders training camp reminds us how opportunity and chance play a huge part in who makes the NHL, and who ends up having to take their career to Europe.
Law & Owners Special Islanders Unit: Roy Boe
Part three in the series. Roy Boe, the Islanders' first owner, unknowingly established their long standing team tradition of being hard up for cash. Boe's mounting debts with the Islanders and Nets caused him to do the unthinkable: sell Dr. J.
Law & Owners Special Isles Unit: Walsh & Greenwood
Part two of the series. Stephen Walsh & Paul Greenwood were minority owners of the Islanders for about four years. Today, they face much more time than that in prison for bilking retirement funds & universities out of over a billion dollars.
Why does hockey appeal to everyday housewives?
This and other critical questions about women and hockey were answered in the 1979 game program of the Fort Worth Texans.
The LHH Advent Calendar
Join Lighthouse Hockey as we count down Islanders Memories
Forgotten Year: Tonelli was a Blackhawk, Nordique
He gave his all every time he hit the ice. In John Tonelli's final forgotten season, that ice was in Chicago and Quebec.
Law & Owners Special Islanders Unit: Sanjay Kumar
No NHL team has an ownership history as unstable as the New York Islanders. In this first entry of a new series, we examine how Sanjay Kumar went from being a co-owner to being sentenced to 12 years in federal prison in just six years.
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New York Islanders Great Stefan Persson Honored in Hometown
Just read an article about Islander legend Stefan Persson being recognized in his hometown, Piteå. I'm going to google translate the article but would recommend you to visit the original site as...
Mike Milbury's Twitter Is Sad, Hilarious & Ironic
Former Islanders GM and NBC hockey analyst Mike Milbury is best known for two things: making bad trades and saying crazy things. Fortunately, he's only in a position to do the latter today. So why did his Twitter account never get off the ground?
Interview: Isles Dynasty History author Greg Prato
Greg Prato's oral history of the New York Islanders dynasty becomes the definitive history of the legendary team that won four consecutive Stanley Cups and 19 consecutive playoff series.
Iconic Families: The Sutters
The Sutters are a rare breed of players in hockey -- and in sports overall.
Video: Kasparaitis nails Gretzky, per request
An obscure moment from history: The time Darius Kasparaitis answered Stan Fischler's request, checked Wayne Gretzky hard ... and then scored seconds later.
Trevor Gillies Is a Force that Gives KHL Meaning
Trevor Gillies fought Jon Mirasty in the KHL. One of them went away happy, one of them doesn't remember what they ate for breakfast.
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Why The Islanders Are Terrible: 10 Years of Bad Drafting (1998-2007)
Before 1998 they drafted well: Luongo(1997), Dumont(1996), Chara(1996), Redden(1995) After 2007 they restarted their focus on quality drafting: (the whole 2008 class), Tavares(2009),...
NHL Brothers in New York Islanders History
A look at the NHL brothers who have worn New York Islanders orange and blue
