For the past five seasons, the New York Islanders have struggled to make an impact in the Eastern Conference. In each of those seasons, the team has not only failed to make the playoffs, but has actually failed to finish…
Jack Johnson was the hero in overtime Saturday as his second goal of the game helped the United States top Canada 5-4 at the World Championships. Johnson’s goal came 1:47 into the extra session, and marks the first time the…
The New York Islanders made a good insurance move and inked goaltender Evgeni Nabokov to a one-year extension today. “I’m thrilled to commit to this team for next season,” Nabokov said. “We have a great group in the locker room…
Wednesday, the New York Islanders revealed the new alternate kit they will be wearing during the season. They are no stranger to the alternate jersey universe, as they have graced us with the “Fisherman” logo to your right in the…
Key Offseason Additions: Brian Rolston, Evgeni Nabakov Key Offseason Losses: Doug Weight, Rob Schremp, Zenon Kenopka, Radek Martinek Last Season Ranking: 14th in East Offense: The Islanders have a solid group of young players, lead by John Tavares who began…
There appears to be some truth to the rumors that Alexei Yashin is considering a return to the NHL after spending the last four seasons playing abroad. New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow confirmed today that he has had…
Former number one overall draft pick John Tavares certainly has a lot of offensive upside, and his skills were on display yesterday evening when he received a backhand pass from teammate P.A. Parenteau and then went on to dangle around…
CCM has produced one of the lightest sticks on the market in the new CCM Vector U + CL Grip series and have added the Tavares edition. The stick is modeled after John Tavares of the New York Islanders, having…
Key Offseason Losses: Martin Biron, Jeff Tambellini, Tim Jackman Key Offseason Additions: James Wisniewski, Mark Eaton, Milan Jurcina, Nino Niederreiter, Zenon Konopka, P.A. Parenteau Last Season Ranking: 13th in East Offense: The New York Islanders are continuing to work with a…
The Boston Bruins have come to terms with second overall 2010 NHL draftee Tyler Seguin. Seguin, the proud prospect of the Ontario Hockey League is expected to make the NHL entry level maximum of $900,000 with a additional bonuses based…