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2016 Free Agency Starting Lineup

On the eve of free agency, here are what I believe are the best available players at their position. Left Wing: Milan Lucic This position is perhaps one of the most thin in terms of quality free agents. But Lucic’s…

Dustin Byfuglien Star

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NHL Three Stars – What are they using?

FIRST STAR – DUSTIN BYFUGLIEN, D, WINNIPEG JETS Dustin Byfuglien picked up 3 goals and 3 assists last week en route to earning the first star honors. Byfuglien uses a custom two-piece Warrior Covert QR1 stick. The custom design offers…


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New York Islanders Season Preview: Can Tavares Guide them out of the Eastern Conference Basement?

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…


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Yay or Nay: New York Islanders Third Uniform

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…


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2011-12 NHL Season Preview: New York Islanders

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…


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Islanders confirm interest in Alexei Yashin

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…


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Who’s Injured?

Unfortunately, for a number of players, it seems like the injuries are piling on heavy right as the season gets underway. Here’s a look at some of the bigger names who will be missing time to start the season: Brian…


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Islanders add Schremp to rookie lineup

Ever heard of Rob Schremp? The 23-year-old center who tore up the OHL a few years back by posting 145 points in 57 games? The Edmonton prospect was picked up off of waivers yesterday by the New York Islanders. If…


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Preseason Love

Hockey season is back with the cool air within the rink, the sounds of skates grinding, red lights lighting, and of course, big hits. Last night in a preseason game with the Calgary Flames hosting the New York Islanders, Dion…


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New York Islanders

With the number one pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders selected Jonathan Tavares of the London Knights. The young stud, who will turn 19 on September 20th, was nothing short of a goal scoring phenom…