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Why is there so much hate in Islander Country?

Preface:  I apologize for not writing after the season ended.  I am currently looking for a job, and sometimes the look is getting a little frustrating.  A number of things got to me, and I frankly…Read More

Moulson in top 3 for Lady Byng

This past season, Matt Moulson set career highs in goals (36) and assists (33) for 69 points.  He also committed just three minor penalties on the season, for six total penalty minutes.  In fact, there…Read More

Congratulations to Bridgeport – AHL North East Division Champs

While the New York Islanders plans for the playoffs were not realized, their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers not only found their goal to be attainable, but last night, it was reached. Last…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, No Playoffs For the Isles, But The Post Season Should Still Be Fun To Follow

It is disappointing that the Islanders failed to make the playoffs again this season. From a “realistic” perspective, I didn’t think they would actually be able to grab the 7 or 8 spot…Read More

Season over for Isles – changing gears to Bridgeport

With one win in the last four games, the Isles ended up with a record of 34-37-11 for just 79 points.  This season was a six point improvement over last season.  The team ended up fourth from the bottom…Read More

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After some brutal losses, a good home win to end the year for the Isles

There were moments that the game seemed as exciting as pouring gallons of heavy, thick oil into a container. Yea…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, A Disappointing Weekend And A Let Down On Fan Appreciation Day

After some impressive wins against the Penguins in their home and home series Tuesday and Thursday, and…Read More

To “Tank” or Not to “Tank” – that is the Isles question…

N0te – this is strictly an opinion piece.  I invite you to not only comment, but discuss here. To…Read More

Bailey with a 5 point effort as Pens lose to Isles again

Whatever Josh Bailey is eating or drinking, I hope he continues to have the same stuff.  Keep putting…Read More

Isles blow 3rd period lead in Tampa – but it was a nice arena

Yes – I ended the streak.  Blame me, I am at fault. Well – not really; but I know my friends…Read More

Hockey From the Blind Side, Islanders Win In Toronto, Goals Are A Beautiful Thing

The Toronto Maple Leafs mustered only 14 shots on goal against the New York Islanders, who fired 33 shots on James Reimer. . The reality is, despite those stats, the game was close until the last half…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, Here We Go Again

It was nice to see the New YOrk Islanders win a game again. Although they gave up a 2-1 lead in the third period to the Montreal Canadians last night in Montreal, they managed to win in the shootout on…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, Toughness And Team Identity

I would assume that Matt Martin will be returning to the lineup tonight against the Capitals. At least, the return to Bridgeport of Micheal Haley would lead me to assume so. The question in my mind…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, If There Was Only A Micheal Haley Pill The Entire Team Could Take Each Night ….

I have witnessed leads being blown on too many nights with the aIl anders over the years as a fan. For some reason, they tend to stand out in my mind more often than not. This one was, oddly enough, a…Read More

Two Devil Games, Zero for the Isles

The third period of Thursday’s game was truthfully tough to swallow.  With the number of games remaining and with every point a major need, the play of the Islanders seemed to sink faster than…Read More

Nilsson, Okposo push Isles to 2nd victory of weekend

The hill is quite steep to reach playoff land.  There are a lot of teams that have to be flipped in their rear view mirror.  The path is difficult indeed. Just don’t tell the Islander players…Read More

JT ends Isles Losing Streak

Players at the upper echelon in the league are ones that make things happen.  They seem to be in the right places at the right time.  They always seem to make the right action. Enter John Tavares. A…Read More

Hockey From The Blind Side, Simply Stupefied

It has been said in a number of places that this 4 game road trip would make or break the New York Islanders. Basically, if they could, somehow, come out of it with 6 or more points, they would demonstrate…Read More

Flyers show their muscle in beating the Isles

It was real nice seeing Josh Bailey score in the first 90 seconds of the game against the Flyers last night.  The folks at the Islanders viewing party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Deer Park.  The noise…Read More

NYI at Trade Deadline – Do they stay or do they go????

As Christmas Day of the NHL season is here today, these are the questions we all want to know in Islander country? 1.  Will Garth Snow make a big splash?  I honestly do not think so….  The main…Read More

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