Tag: New York Islanders

American Thanksgiving and a Crowded NHL Playoff Race

There is a belief that holding a playoff spot by the time the turkey's cut all be ensures a playoff berth come spring.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Jets

Lower-body injury for Silfverberg Elliot Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg suffered a lower-body injury last night. DeKeyser returns Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser returned to the lineup last night. The Red Wings put Michael Rasmussen on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting WSH-STL, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Anaheim Ducks

Scouting the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues  Isabelle Khurshudyan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Capitals-Blues game: Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Some teams could go aggressive and try to acquire Bobrovsky before free agency…

Mark Easson

Sergei Bobrovsky is Done in Columbus

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky's time with the Columbus Blue Jackets is drawing to a close. Whether he's moved before the Feb. 25th trade deadline or departs in July as an unrestricted free agent, the 30-year-old netminder won't be returning this fall…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wings, Oilers, Islanders, Pens, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs and Knights

Nick Schmaltz done of the year Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Charlie McAvoy to return to the ice today Ty Anderson: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers and Lightning

McAvoy out tonight Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said there is no timeline on Charlie McAvoy. He won't be in the lineup tonight but he could get clearance to practice today. Status update on Eichel coming today Bill…

Mark Easson

NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Metropolitan Division

New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Metropolitan Division and some potential trade targets for them.

Featurd Writer

Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs

Trocheck skates Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers coach Bob Boughner on Vincent Trocheck who skated for the first time since suffering his injury: "It's the first day of probably many days he's going to get out there and rehab and skate. It's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Canucks, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Oilers and Islanders

Friedman rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: According to sources Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi met with Jamie Benn on Monday and was to meet with Tyler Seguin yesterday. The meetings were to clear the air CEO's Jim Lites' comments…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Capitals

Eichel status update coming today Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Jack Eichel was evaluated yesterday and they will have a full update on his status today. Housley is expecting it to just be a day-to-day issue. Red…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Oilers, Islanders, Senators and Lightning

Marchand unlikely for today Lance Lysowski: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't play today and forward Brad Marchand is unlikely. Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that Marchand has an upper-body injury. He is traveling with the team and…

Mark Easson