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By the Numbers: Calvin de Haan's NHL Debut
It's reflective of the difference between forwards and defensemen, and between each year's top few players and everyone else, that 2009 #1 pick John Tavares has 145 NHL points while the #12 pick from that year debuted just last night. New York Islanders fans haven't exactly waited with bated breath...
Islanders Place Blake Comeau on Waivers; Al Montoya Activated
And Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. In a somewhat shocking move -- unless you read Chris' post here last week -- the New York Islanders have placed winger Blake Comeau on waivers. Separately, goaltender Anders Nilsson has been sent back to AHL Bridgeport as Al Montoya has come off Injured...
Officially: John Tavares Inks 6-Year Extension With Islanders
It's official now. So how does this sound: "I’m thrilled to show the organization and loyal Islanders fans that I want nothing more than to win on Long Island." Pretty sure the feeling is mutual. "Charles and Garth have both shown a tremendous amount of loyalty towards me, and I look...
This is the John Tavares Contract Extension You Were Looking For
Well, that erupted quickly. From a Newsday report last night (riffed on by us here, in honor of the loveliest Toronto columnists) to a media advisory at mid-day today about a press conference Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT, to all your finest media and cheeses quickly digging up the numbers for all to...
Alternate Islanders Picks: They coulda drafted *that* guy?
Historians debate the date, but most peg the New York Islanders rebuild beginning at the 2008 draft. A huge part of Garth Snow's new direction was to compile and hang on to draft picks, beginning with that draft and the decision to trade down twice in the first round. The product of those trades is...
Snow on The Plan: Not trading prospects for a quick fix
In a word, Garth Snow is sticking to his plan. There is something to be said for that, despite the frustrations of this season -- frustrations that for fans are deepened by the uncertainty over the venue in 2015. WebBard made the point last week in his extensive piece on the rebuild that there is...
Islanders Esprit de Corps: Something special here?
It’s one of the best teams I’ve ever played on. There’s a lot of youth and enthusiasm and energy every night. There wasn’t a bump in the road. The moment I walked in I felt like I was part of the team and obviously the longer I stayed, the more comfortable I felt. We...
Islanders Sign Travis Hamonic: Let the projections continue
The New York Islanders announced the signing of Travis Hamonic to a three-year entry-level contract. Hamonic completed his four-year junior hockey league career with the Brandon Wheat Kings on Sunday as they were defeated by the Windsor Spitfires in the Memorial Cup Championship. The 6'2", 215...
Denver's Rhett Rakhshani on Board: Debuts in Bridgeport Saturday
Just when you were starting to worry -- were you starting to worry? -- as other college draft picks and free agents signed with NHL teams, news filtered last night that Denver University graduate and Islanders 2006 4th-round pick (100th) Rhett Rakhshani agreed to terms with the Islanders. He will...
Rare Case: When missing the playoffs sounds just fine, thanks
Cherish this moment in time, won't you? Because this should better be the last time in a while where the Islanders miss the playoffs without it being at least a marginal disappointment for most fans. (I know fan opinion is varied, but gimme a break here, I'm trying to really capture the spirit of...
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