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May 13, 2016
Vanek Deal: Collberg Waived; Ho-Sang Remains
Sorting through the many pieces and bad contracts around the Thomas Vanek trades, and then over here you have Joshua Ho-Sang.
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March 7, 2014
Video and more on Collberg: 'Top prospect' or...?
More highlights and opinions on Sebastien Collberg, which reinforce the duality of this and just about every upper-tier prospect: Clear skill, clear development yet to be done in order to become an NHLer.
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March 6, 2014
Things Isles Fans Can Look For To Close 2013-14
A nice return at the trade deadline and the playoffs may be crossed off the list, but there still are a few things Islanders fans can hope for before the 2013-14 season ends.
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March 6, 2014
Deadline Aftermath: Winners, losers, Kesler factor
In the aftermath, it looks like there were two major factors holding up deals at Wednesday's NHL trade deadline, and Thomas Vanek was the lesser one.
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March 5, 2014
Who is Sebastien Collberg?
The New York Islanders acquisition has high skill, a small frame, and is playing "with men" in Sweden at age 20.
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March 5, 2014
Vanek Traded to Habs for 2nd, Prospect Collberg
The Thomas Vanek trade to Montreal represents the end of a failed four-month gamble by New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow.
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March 5, 2014
Vanek to Montreal, per multiple reports
Reports from Newsday's Arthur Staple and from voices at TSN say that New York Islanders winger Thomas Vanek has indeed been traded to the Montreal Canadiens in the dying minutes of Wednesday's trade deadline.
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March 5, 2014
Who wants Vanek? No one knows.
Approaching the NHL trade deadline's final hour, no one knew where Thomas Vanek was heading, and the lack of movement on Matt Moulson, Mike Cammalleri and Ryan Kesler kept people guessing.
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March 5, 2014
How the Flyers will use Andrew MacDonald
Andrew MacDonald debuts with his new team tonight, partnered with another scapegoat at even strength and pairing with Mark Streit on the second power play.
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March 5, 2014
Deadline Thread II: St. Louis to NYR, more...
Wednesday's NHL trade deadline kicked off with imminent moves involving disgruntled captains Martin St. Louis and Ryan Callahan, and unloved Marian Gaborik.
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March 5, 2014
Kings not in on Vanek; price dropped?
After rumors of all three California teams being interested in New York Islanders winger Thomas Vanek Tuesday, the denials continued to flow Wednesday morning.
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March 4, 2014
Report: Sharks hot on Thomas Vanek...or not
A report out of Winnipeg, where Thomas Vanek is a healthy scratch, says San Jose is closing in on the Islanders winger.
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March 4, 2014
MacDonald Traded to Flyers for 2nd, 3rd picks
The New York Islanders have traded defenseman Andrew MacDonald to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2014 3rd-round pick, a 2015 2nd-round pick and AHL center Matt Mangene.
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March 4, 2014
There's an AMac for that: Why you need MacDonald
Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald is a popular trade target for teams looking to upgrade for the playoffs. A lot of people will tell you his game has too many holes. THOSE PEOPLE ARE WRONG.
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March 4, 2014
More Rumors: Ducks Moves Clearing Way for Vanek?
The NHL finally saw some trade movement ahead of Wednesday's much-anticipated deadline, with the Anaheim Ducks making multiple moves that led many observers to think they are pursuing Thomas Vanek.
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March 4, 2014
Rumor Nooner: Vanek conundrum; LA wants Moulson?
Thomas Vanek, Matt Moulson, and more: A review of some of the published trade rumblings as the NHL nears its trade deadline.
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March 4, 2014
[Bits] Vanek/AMac in Winnipeg; Johnson signs
The New York Islanders play in Winnipeg tonight -- and yes, both Andrew MacDonald and Thomas Vanek made the trip.
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February 27, 2014
[Bits] MacDonald's value; Halmo's debut
The New York Islanders finally get back in action with a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, part of six games in the next nine days including four before the NHL Trade Deadline.
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February 25, 2014
NHL trade market conditions for Vanek, AMac
The March 5 NHL trade deadline is just over a week away, so we'll be both victim and party to day after day of trade rumors and speculation from here on out. What's the context for the Islanders' trade chips?