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Bits: Holmstrom and Rajaniemi to the WJC; Gretzky thievery
Hockey news and notes for Islanders fans.
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Trade? Sure. Why not?: Islanders acquire forward Timashov from Detroit for futures
The New York Islanders made a trade with the Red Wings for forward Dmytro Timashov. Going the other way are everybody’s favorite nebulous currency, Future Considerations.
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Offseason News: Meet the new division, same as the old (Patrick) division
The NHL’s Covid-realignment affects many teams, but the Islanders are still basically in the Patrick Division.
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Perhaps the NHL will have a 2020-21 season?
Also: Barry Trotz discusses his favorite ingredients
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Isles Buzz Podcast: I Hate Goodbyes
The end of an era
The Latest
[Bits] My darling, I write to you with greetings from the front
Proper tributes to a retired Islander...and a new station
Islanders Anxiety - A Walking Breathing Hockey Cliché
Mike and Dan pay tribute to Islanders legend Johnny Boychuk, whose career has been cut short due to an eye injury, and all of the things the rugged defenseman brought to the team in his six years on the Island.
Boychuk ends his NHL career due to eye injury
The "life choice" stems from the eye injury he suffered during the ‘19–20 regular season and the chronic vision problems he experienced afterwards.
Islanders News: Hearing from DP; NHL, PA negotiations updates
Also, Nassau County cut the new Coliseum leaseholder a deal.
Islanders News: New jerseys!; Skarek loaned; Don Tomasino loves Barzal
And the league and its players are getting down to business.
The Unofficial LHH Reverse Retro Jersey Rankings
Some of these jerseys are really cool, most are mediocre, and some are bad. Here’s how I ranked them!
New York Islanders Retro Jersey is as Unchanging as Lou Lamoriello
Hints of the early 2000s. And 1980. You expected different?
Islanders News: Reverse retro peeks, temporary realignment
The NHL prepares for next season with more jerseys, fewer games, and odd divisions.
Islanders News: Ziggy Palffy memories, NHL still hoping for Jan. 1 start
The Pulock contract and cap is discussed, while the NHL plans for New Year’s Day.
Islanders News: Another buyout window opens, but it’s a mirage
It’s another date on the CBA calendar, but it would be a shock to see an Isles move.
Ryan Pulock, Islanders reach two-year deal, avoid arbitration
The defenseman agrees to a reported two-year, $10 million deal.
Islanders News: Arbitration and a memory
Also: The Kraken prepare to feast on others’ misery.
Islanders News: One more mailbag; Kiddie update; Election Day
Please play nice.
Islanders News: You’ve got mail; Ho-Sang signs; Prospect updates
Also, Sorokin’s arrival signals the future is nigh.
Islanders News: Yadda yadda cap hell yadda
This time of the offseason always gets repetitive.
Islanders News: Revisiting history, plotting next season
Recalling the day Pat LaFontaine and Brent Sutter were both sent elsewhere.
Islanders News: Hemmed in by cap and market
Meanwhile: RFAs and arbitration dodgers sign around the league.
Islanders News: Steve Webb; UBS Arena’s air; A couple big anniversaries
Also, I wanted to make a pun and call Gary Roberts, "Doctor Roberts," ripping off the Beatles, but Gary Roberts deserves neither the title of doctor nor an infusion with the Beatles.
Islanders News: Lou rules, Oliver refines, arbitration season approaches
Brian Burke discusses how after all this time, no one knows Lou Lamoriello.
Islanders News: Lee optimistic, reflective; 4th jersey?; ‘Doc’ retires
Also, a special anniversary was yesterday.
Islanders Offseason News: A new Cizikas, Heals and Flats, jerseys in the closet
Congratulations to the Islanders #53
Islanders News: Martin, Greene likely rejoin; The suffering of NY sports
Also, Sorokin is the second-best goalie prospect in the NHL.
Islanders News: Shopping Boychuk, Komarov; Martin staying?
We spend our fall nights pretending it’s summer and wondering who the next move will be.
Islanders News: The quiet before the storm?
There’s still a bit yet to be accomplished.
Isles Buzz Podcast: Cap Conundrum
Lou’s offseason goals are far from complete
Trading Devon Toews represents an organizational failure
No matter how you rate the player, the Islanders gave up a key roster contributor for futures because of past and present mistakes.
Islanders News: Arbitration dates, Leddy locked, Montoya gives back
Also: New Isles hats to paper over the fact you didn’t shower for your Zoom call
Islanders News: A lot has happened since we last spoke
I wouldn’t necessarily call any of it "good," either.
Islanders Anxiety - Breaking News, Trading Toews
Mike & Dan interrupt themselves to discuss the breaking trade of Devon Toews to the Avalanche, then travel back in time to cover the first few days of NHL free agency.