Chris Wassel

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Must Take Advantage of Lightning’s Missing Forwards

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without Alex Killorn due to suspension, Brayden Point is a game-time decision, and Steven Stamkos has been out all playoffs. The New York Islanders need to capitalize on this to get back into the…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islander Can’t Afford to Keep Squandering Chances Against Lightning

A couple of mistakes and not being able to capitalize on the power play has the New York Islanders down two games to nothing against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders Need to Stop Puck Watching Against Lightning

The New York Islanders need to be ready to play tonight or they could easily find themselves down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens — Max Domi

So, will Max Domi be back? NHL Watcher:  According to Pierre McGuire, that answer is no. During a radio hit on TSN 690 our of Montreal, McGuire mentioned it is rather apparent that the forward will not be back. This…

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild — Bill Guerin, Kirill Kaprizov, and more

Minnesota Wild questions get answered -- at least some Michael Russo of The Athletic (mailbag):  Again and again, the questions keep coming. Russo tried to answer them as best as he could. One of the big inquiries focused on Kirill…

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils — Tom Fitzgerald and Draft Options

A few questions for New Jersey Devils' Tom Fitzgerald Mike Morreale of NHL.com:  It has been a surreal offseason for many teams but New Jersey will be one of the seven that expects at least a nine month layoff. They…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers — Jesper Fast and Ryan Strome

Could Jesper Fast be a flat cap casualty? Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud.com:  Again, Fast presents as a versatile player who can serve a variety of roles. Last season, Fast played on the second line allowing Ryan Strome and Artemi…

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NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers and Their Defensemen?

Edmonton unloading top defensemen? David Staples of the Cult Of Hockey:  A series of rumors persisted over the internet that Edmonton has a surplus of defensemen. If they traded one or two of them, Edmonton could acquire the offensive depth…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Philadelphia Flyers Even Series Off The New York Islanders’ Mistakes

The Philadelphia Flayers have forced a Game 7 after a 5-4 double overtime victory over the New York Islanders.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Philadelphia Flyers Need To Play Complete Game To Even Series With The New York Islanders

The Philadelphia Flyers need a strong effort to even their series with the New York Islanders. They they don't, they are likely leaving the bubble.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New York Islanders Poised To Finish Off The Philadelphia Flyers Tonight

Another do-or-die game tonight. The Philadelphia Flyers are down 3-1 in their series with the New York Islanders, and must win to keep their hopes alive.

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending UFA’s and the Nashville Predators

Goaltending Unrestricted Free Agents This Fall Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  Again, the problem with unrestricted free agents when it comes to goaltending is often, too many stay put. The big one of this class may just be Jacob Markstrom.…

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