2018 Calder Trophy Sleeper Candidates
2018 Calder Trophy Sleepers In the second of a series briefly examining the upcoming season’s Calder Trophy candidates, we’ll take a look at a few sleepers. In our previous post, we detailed several favorites as training camps approach. Joshua Ho-Sang,…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Islanders, Avs, Sharks, Rangers and Sabres
** In an effort to get caught up and post some more rumors before they expire, we'll run some posts with embedded tweets as oppose to the re-writes. . ** On the St. Louis Blues ... Sobotka could return to…
2016-17 Top 10 New York Islanders Prospects
The Islanders franchise seems to be stuck in a perpetual rebuilding phase. The team has had an impressive crop of promising prospects for what seems like several years but the kids need to take the next step and start making…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Blue Jackets and Avalanche
On the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: TSN's Frank Seravalli reported that Islanders GM Garth Snow gave the coaching staff a vote of confidence. The Islanders are trying to trade for a forward. Arthur…
NHL Rumors: Islanders – Hamonic, Okposo and Nielsen
On the New York Islanders ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas of focus for Islanders GM Garth Snow this offseason. Trade Travis Hamonic - He's a valuable part of the Islanders, but if he still wants to…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Avs, Coyotes, Islanders and Canucks
Sportsnet Headlines ... Sportsnet: Damien Cox: Today or tomorrow a decision could be made regarding Senators head coach Dave Cameron. Damien Cox: there is lots of speculation that Claude Julien won't be back with the Bruins. Elliotte Freidman: wonders if…
Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Hawks, Rangers, Flyers, Bruins and Flames
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders GM Garth Snow may not be done trading as they still have an excess of forwards. Friedman wonders if they would trade Josh Ho-Sang. His trade value is low and they have the time to…
Morning Hits: Elias, Ho-Sang, Helm, Eller, Kabanov, Backstrom, and the Red Wings
Rich Chere of NJ.com on Patrik Elias: The 39-year-old Devils winger is dealing with a right knee issue. He will be kept off the ice for observations. His timeline to return is unclear. From GM Ray Shero: "Patrik has been having…
New York Islanders 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the New York Islanders heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. New York Islanders 2014-15 Record: 47-28-7, 101 points (3rd Place in Metropolitan Division) 2014-15 Outcome: Lost in Eastern…
2015-16 New York Islanders Top 10 Prospects
A look at the New York Islanders top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The Islanders dynasty days are a long distant memory. The franchise has floundered near the bottom of the league for decades with a few first round…