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John Tavares and Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders

2014-15 New York Islanders Season Preview

Overview The New York Islanders had a rough go of it last year, especially after losing captain John Taveres to a knee injury during the Olympics. Things looked promising at the start of the season when they traded away Matt…

New York Islanders acquire Halak

Jaroslav Halak is now with his fourth NHL club in roughly two months. The New York Islanders announced today that they have acquired the rights for the veteran goaltender from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick…

Olympic Qualification Round News and Notes

The 5 through 12 seeds play Tuesday to determine the eight quarterfinalists. Below are some notable additions and subtractions before the puck drops Tuesday afternoon (early Tuesday morning in the United States). Czech Republic: Elias to remain out with illness…

NHL Photo of the Day

Western Conference 1st placed St. Louis Blues defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 last night. The win marked goalie Brian Elliot’s 8th shutout of the season. Combined with the Blues’ other netminder, Jaroslav Halak, the team has set a franchise-record 14th…

NHL Photo of the Day

St. Louis Blues are beginning to show their dominance as they take the Central Division lead. Last night, the Blues pounded the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1. Goalie Jaroslav Halak, despite only facing 20 shots, picked up his 22 win and raised…

NHL Photo of the Day

David Perron of the St. Louis Blues sports his new White Reebok 20k Skates against the New Jersey Devils. Perron scored a goal in the second period that helped the Blues win in a 4-3 shootout victory. Must be the…

St. Louis Blues hire Ken Hitchcock

The St. Louis Blues juggled pieces of their lineup in the offseason in an attempt to get the right pieces in place and get back into the playoff picture. However, after a slow start this season where the Blues have…

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: St. Louis Blues

Key Offseason Additions: Jason Arnott, Jamie Langenbrunner, Jonathan Cheechoo, Brian Elliott Key Offseason Losses: Ty Conklin Last Season Ranking: 11th in the West Offense: The additions made in the off-season have really pushed the Blues into contention in the West.…