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Isles Sign Enforcer Gallant to NHL Deal
Is Brett Gallant's NHL deal insurance for Eric Boulton's potential waiving?
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.
Goaltender Fights in Islanders History: Billy Smith and some other guys
A look back at the goalie fights in New York Islanders history.
Islanders Enforcer Debate, Episode 72: Yablonski, Yzerman
The New York Islanders have subtly shifted their approach to the role of enforcer, but the same conundrum remains: How to find a guy who can fight with fury but not stink at 5-on-5?
Grading the Islanders: Tim Jackman, de facto enforcer
Taking a closer look at the 2009-10 season of Tim Jackman, an enforcer by default who may be a better fourth-liner than Islanders fans realize.
Grading the Islanders: Trevor Gillies, enforcer out of nowhere
Reviewing the case of Trevor Gillies, a fearsome enforcer who started the season on an AHL contract but earned a two-way deal from the Islanders with some second-half violence.
Islanders Re-sign Gillies: Gettin' the band back together?
The Islanders have re-signed 31-year-old Trevor Gillies, a career minor-league enforcer who gave the team some jump and toughness in 14 games during the final stretch of the season.
NHL's Fighting Paradox: Reveling in the violence, policing nothing
With the post-lockout NHL rule enforcement encouraging more skill players and fewer enforcers, it's time to remove the instigator rule and actually let players police their own infractions.
