This year's edition of Rob Vollman's Hockey Abstract is out now, and Dom looked at what Vollman had to say about the Islanders' chances this season. (Spoiler: they're good).
It was only a matter of time before the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge hit our little home here. Both Garik and I, coincidentally and hilariously, nominated Dom, who accepted with great aplomb.
Several Islanders prospects are already getting their seasons underway, and Jess Rubenstein of Islanders Insight has updates on Loic Leduc and Kyle Burroughs.
The Junior Islanders finished the Harbin Tournament in China with a couple of wins and a second place finish. [Islanders]
Meanwhile, an era closes as goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere announces his retirement. He will forever be the final member of the Hartford Whalers to leave the NHL. RIP Whale. [Edmonton Journal]
AHL Western relocation is getting more real by the day, as a pair of CHL teams suddenly cease operations. [Howlings.net]
Former Islander Graeme Townshend is starting a Jamaican National Hockey team. [Toronto Star]
Remember that Pavol Demitra charity game we mentioned a few days ago? Here's a video of a touching tribute to the man from the crowd and players at the game. [Bar Down]
For fun: You no doubt heard about or caught some of the 12-day Every Simpsons Ever marathon on FXX, even just by accident. Sometime Saturday afternoon, "Lisa on Ice" aired, and the hockey-centric episode is still one of the series' best. Here's a long review of it that includes some trivia. I want to see you both fighting for your parents' love.
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