Tag: New York Islanders

Rumors II: Kopitar, Backes, Okposo, Ladd, Elias, and More

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Contract talks between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar didn't really get going until mid-September, and they haven't really progressed that far. Unless something changes really quick, Kopitar will be starting the season without…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits and Injuries: Vasilevskiy, Backstrom, Dupuis and More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy hopes to return by the end of October. He was on the ice Monday before practice, taking shots from in close. "I'm feeling great, almost ready to go," Vasilevskiy…

Mark Easson

News: Players Put On Waivers Today

Everyone who was put on waivers yesterday cleared, including Oilers Ben Scrivens. Going to waivers today from Bob McKenzie and Renaud Lavoie Canucks - Linden Vey, Frank Corrado and Alex Biega. Flames - Paul Byron and Mason Raymond. Bruins - Max…

Mark Easson

Top 10 Worst NHL Contracts: Rankings 6 to 10

I am, in a phrase, a salary nerd. The majority of my analytical work has centered on what players are paid and why. So when I was asked if I would do a couple of pieces on best and worst…

Carolyn Wilke

Injuries: Blues, Sabres, Senators, Wings, Jets and More

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Carl Gunnarsson has missed their past two games and his groin injury is still not fully healed. “At first I thought I might be back right after it happened,” he said. “It…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Kucherov, DeKeyser, Hammond, Muzzin, and Many More

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Nikita Kucherov left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. He was hit hard by Stars winger Remi Elie. Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Artemi Panarin has…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Rangers, Canadiens, Leafs, Devils, Islanders, and Flyers

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) 50-50 on the Rangers re-signing defenseman Keith Yandle as a lot will depend on how the team plays this year, where they sit at the trade deadline, the maturation of Brady Skjei, and their salary…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Sean Tierney

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…

Michael Augello

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…

Peter Harling

Trade: Maple Leafs Acquire Michael Grabner for Five Players

The New York Islanders have traded Michael Grabner to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forwards Taylor Beck and Carter Verhaeghe, defensemen Matt Finn and Tom Nilsson, and goaltender Christopher Gibson. General Fanager is showing the Maple Leafs as now having…

Mark Easson