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A mix of Islanders and NHL this and that for your Wednesday in between Top 25 countdown posts...
Islanders Reading
- Arrangements are set for a prospect game against the Flyers prospects at the Northwell Health practice facility on Sept. 12. Tickets are $20 donation to the Islanders Children’s Foundation. [Newsday | Isles | Broad Street Hockey]
- For #14 in our Top 25 Under 25 countdown, Noel discussed what Parker Wotherspoon needs to do to take the next step. [LHH]
- In a new series catching up with Islanders over their summer, they follow Scott Mayfield, whose whole family has made a home out of Colorado, where he went to college and does his offseason training. [Isles]
- Mayfield also has a good brunch recommendation next time you hit Denver. [@NYIslanders] And he’s good to dogs. [Isles] And... (more segments on their Twitter or at the official site)
- Are you an Isles fan near Tampa, Raleigh or D.C.? These road trip meetups are growing:
Ok....I reserved 20 tickets in section 301. I have requests for 17 tickets this far. So I have 3 tickets left. Tickets are $37.25 each. If you’re interested please DM me. They’re almost gone!
— IslesMeetup_Tampa (@islesmeetup_TPA) August 14, 2018
The DC/Maryland/Virginia boys are back! We are taking over one city at a time!!! #isles #onlydiehards https://t.co/k3H7QGPSqy
— Isles Meetup_CLT (@islesmeetup_clt) August 12, 2018
Elsewhere
- That 91 guy should embrace the pressure in Toronto, say people who have played under pressure in Toronto. [NHL]
- Edmonton is in a world of hurt (again) with the season-altering offseason injury (again) to Andrej Sekera. [@Oilers]
- The Wild are getting behind Minnesota’s NWHL entry, the Whitecaps. [NWHL Zone]
- Paul Stastny hopes he can add the missing piece to the Golden Knights after they fell short in the Stanley Cup final. [NHL]
- Brady Tkachuk discussed college vs. NHL (and juniors) with his family, who tried not to pressure him either way before he signed with the Senators. [NHL]
- Georges Laraque wins a drag competition. [Star]
INT. BASEMENT - DAY
— Peter WIIM - Numbers Surgeon, Analytics Nerd (@pflynnhockey) August 14, 2018
A sliver of light expands as a seldom used door creaks open. A young voice.
INTERN
"Mr. Snow? Um, sir? Mr. Lamoriello needs you. He says to tell you "it's time." https://t.co/DliJ4S5yP9