Jesse Joensuu

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In Defense of Jack Capuano

Astoria, NY – Since you clicked on the link to this piece, I’m assuming one of two things about you: 1) you’re my mother; or 2) you’re “hate-reading” this column because there’s no way anyone…Read More

New York Islanders vs. Winnipeg Jets – Isles Look to Solidify 2013 NHL Playoff Positioning

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The New York Islanders have been almost unstoppable on the road this season, going 13-5-2 in contests away from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. In the NHL’s Eastern Conference,…Read More

Beach Party Continues… Isles-Panthers 7:30 Tonight

  Deer Park – NY  Unfortunately for this writer my trusty, never leave home without her thesaurus is out of terms to say “this is a big one.” With the shortened season, and only…Read More

Isles Year In Review – #51 Frans Nielsen

Frans Nielsen was the best player the Islander had that wasn’t on the first line.  His 17 goals, 47 points were career bests, but the big stat for me was that he played in all 82 games. When it comes…Read More