Tag: New York Islanders

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…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Blue Jackets, Flames, Flyers and more

On the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Buffalo Sabres are willing to trade winger Evander…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6

    The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…

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NHL Rumors: Olympics, Expansion Draft, Senators and Islanders

On the Winter Olympics ... Chris Johnston: Would be too late for the 2018 Olympics if the NHL doesn't go, but Rene Fasel said he'd consider an U20 Olympic tournament. Gino Reda: Rene Fasel said that they have found approximately $10…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Isles, Seattle, Crawford, Vegas and Stars

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings having the assets or the salary cap space to make a significant trade. On the New York Islanders ... B.D. Gallof: "No trade can save this, bc it…

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Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flames, Islanders, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University have start negotiations on building a 16,000 plus arena on the corner of McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. “Today’s…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…

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NHL Rumors: Hot Seat, Kovalchuk, Olympics and Canucks

On the Hot Seat ... Michael Traikos in the Toronto Sun: Looking at five coaches that could be on the hot seat already this season: Jack Capuano (New York Islanders), Willie Desjardins (Vancouver Canucks), John Tortorella (Columbus Blue Jackets), Lindy…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... John Shannon: Hearing that the Coyotes could be close to making an announcement regarding a site for their proposed new arena. Announcement could come as early as this week. On the New York Islanders ...…

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NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Jets, Hurricanes, Rangers and Stars

On the New York Islanders ... AP on ESPN: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic will be out for four to six with a right hand injury. Hamonic was hit with a shot on Saturday night. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sami Hoffren: Unlike…

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