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Hockey from the Blind Side, Playoff Observations

My apologies to both Gary and our readers for my lack of contributions. As I had previously indicated, I was in the midst of preparing for taking the Apple Certified Support Professional exam for Mac…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 be an Islander fan, is to have a strong stomach.  The facts are simple: No playoff series wins,…Read More

Rolston and Mottau head to “Bean Town”

It was not a surprise, especially after Brian Rolston was not picked out on waivers, that a trade would be made.  For Rolston and Mike Mottau, it is a new start. Here is the release from the Islanders. The…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

Highlights from Islanders week

It has been a busy week.  I just have not been able to get the time to write (and you figure since I am not in a job, I would have time…)  However, this is what has been going on, and as we get…Read More

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WHAT THE HUB?

Tomorrow, the Nassau Coliseum Legislature is meeting to discuss the possibility of building a new HUB…Read More

Nielsen will be on the Isle until 2016

Another of the core Islanders will remain here for a while. Last night – it was announced that…Read More

Cold A Long Time: An Alpine Mystery – Duncan MacPherson

Duncan MacPherson – an Islanders draft pick was reported lost in late 1989 in an supposed skiing…Read More

Friday Links – Eyes on Isles

Here are some articles on sites from my fellow FanSided columnists. Please click on the links: Blue Line…Read More

Islanders MidSeason Grades – Professor Gary’s Review

At this time – It is my pleasure to give you all my grades at the mid-point of the Islanders 2011-2012…Read More

Ken Morrow – Islanders Hall of Fame induction 12/31/2011

In 1980, there was a lot of crazy things going on in the world.  There was the gas shortages, the hours of waiting to get a few gallons of petrol.  There was the Iran hostage crisis.  Also –…Read More

What does the average hockey fan think of this?

I got this video from a friend in England, it happened during a match between the Sheffield Steelers and the Belfast Giants.  Here is the scoop on the play: Steelers losing 1-0 to Giants with 43 seconds…Read More

Help Wanted: Writer for Eyes On Isles

As we are trying to provide more and more information and articles on the Islanders, Eyes On Isles, is looking to expand and get more folks to come on board and give them the opportunity to write about…Read More

Proposed Realignment, My Thoughts and Opinions

The NHL Board of Governors approved a plan to realign the league next season. Obviously, with the Atlanta franchise moving to Winnipeg and playing in the South-East division, this was going to be necessary. …Read More

After “Doing” Dallas – Moulson gets player of the week award

Yes – I think Matt Moulson needs a 10 gallon Hat, and some spurs.  Maybe he will become a resident of Texas after his playing days are over. #26 for the Islanders is this week’s recipient…Read More

An FYI for Isles Fans

The following was courtesy of our Fansided NHL director and the NHL. Read | Share

Hockey from the Blind Side, The Streit Factor

When Mark Streit went down to a serious shoulder injury from what was a fluke play in practice, I think most Islander fans got that really bad feeling in them. Somehow, I knew that the immediate talk…Read More

Happy 21st, JT!

Happy Birthday to #91 in your Islanders program, and number one in your hearts, JOHN TAVARES!!! From the crew at EyesOnIsles, we wish you a great day filled with happiness and joy!  And lots of wins…Read More

So Long Joe!

Nice Guy – good hockey player – you will be missed. (NHL.com) Before the start of the 2007-08 season, a note came up that we picked up a forward from the former Stanley Cup Champion Carolina…Read More

An Absolute Tragedy

Apparently, an aircraft carrying a KHL team, Lokomotiv, crashed shortly after take off in Yaroslavl. From what I have read, some 43 people were killed in the crash, which included just about all of the…Read More

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