Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: The defense remains the Toronto Maple Leafs biggest area of concern. Morgan Rielly is obviously not 100 percent after returning from a high ankle sprain. Their recent struggles…

Mark Easson

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…

Peter Harling

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Flyers, Devils, Islanders, Stars and Kings

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is day-to-day and they've recalled Daniel Altshuller. On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has a bone bruise on his leg. There is no change in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Blues, Lightning, Sabres, KHL and Islanders

On the Vegas Golden Knights, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres and the KHL ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee will likely interview Jack Capuano for their head coaching position. Ken Hitchcock, Gerard…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Eastern Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Eastern Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break, and who could be good fits for them for those teams.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Penguins and the AHL

On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Wonder if the Toronto Maple Leafs will take a run at Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. The Los Angeles Kings are scouting almost…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Golden Knights, Islanders and Lightning

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Eurolanche: The Avalanche had some talks with KHL defenseman Andrei Mironov last week. Mironov was draft 101st overall in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. He's 22 years old. On the Vegas Golden Knights ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Bruins

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Johnston: Islanders center John Tavares said he'd be open to talking contract extension with the team this offseason and added "I'm excited about where the organization is headed." Arthur Staple of Newsday: (mailbag) Asked…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Lightning, Pens, Rangers, Kings, Avs, Blues, Coyotes and Canucks

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Brandon Carlo left last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney: Forward Michael Bournival is day-to-day with a a lower-body injury. On the New York…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Habs, Leafs, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Wings and Sens

On the Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Arizona Coyotes initial asking price for…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Leafs, Lightning, Sens, Islanders, Sabres and Devils

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Defenseman Kris Letang said he has "no idea" on when he'll be able to return to the lineup, "I have no timeframe." Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang is making "significant"…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Bruins, Caps, Rangers, Leafs, Wings and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Forward Alex Galchenyuk is out tonight and is day-to-day with a knee issue. It's the same knee that caused him to miss 18 games earlier this season. Brian Wilde: Galchenyuk re-aggravated his previous…

Mark Easson