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Isles come up for air after holiday break
As the Islanders retreated home for their respective holiday family time, hopefully they all -- Scott Gordon in particular -- found occasion to chill and recharge. The division has run away from them, and the team is a weekend of losses (to the Maple Leafs and Sabres) away from tying the franchise...
And then it was 10 - but history says it's necessary
"The plan is a failure ... This is not a rebuilding program, it is a disaster." >>The reaction from some fans, 34 games into a multi-year plan Throughout 2006-07, the Washington Capitals had losing streaks of 6, 5, 6, and -- to save the best for last -- 9 consecutive games. The next...
Atlanta incoming: Please, for Christmas, just one win?
The previous two times the Islanders met the Thrashers this season, last place has been on the line. This time, an Islanders win wouldn't pull them even with the Thrashers -- despite their ugly home loss to Toronto last night. But it would pull the Isles ahead of Tampa Bay. Oh, and end this wee...
Islanders lose 6th straight, in Columbus
Not a whole lot to entertain in this one beyond what Ken Hitchcock revealed in his pre-game locker room talk, which aired on the Blue Jackets FSN feed. No surprising state secrets, but it was a nice picture of how an opposing coach prepares his team to foil the Islanders' system. While win the...
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