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Author Archives: John
The Josh Bailey Injury Quandry
As Mikahil Grabovski returns from IR, Josh Bailey takes his place with a broken hand suffered against the Boston Bruins. What to do with Bailey come December 1st?
Game Recap: Maple Leafs at Islanders 10/21/14
One loss does not a streak make, but it does create unnecessary and unfounded nervousness.
Two losses causes panic. Even six games into the season.
This Game Happened – Islanders at Rangers Oct 14
After only the fifth 2-0 start in franchise history the Islanders crossed the East River to take on their mortal enemy, the New York Rangers. A strong finish to another awkwardly opening game gave the Islanders a 3-0 record with a 6-3 in Madison Square Garden.
Olegstradamus – The October Quatrains
The ice is down. Snuggle up on the couch with a Lucky Strike, a pumpkin latte, a loved one, and cast your eyes into the fire to see the future!
This Game Happened – Hurricanes at Islanders Oct 11
After a gradually-not-that-sloppy season opener at Carolina, the Islanders opened the home schedule hosting Carolina. They took the home-and home-and sweep with a 4-3 win.
The Last Year – Random Coliseum Memories
Retro jerseys, plenty of giveaways, public honors for team greats. Not all memories can be planned and repackaged.
As we head into the final year of calling the Coliseum home to the New York Islanders, I’d like to share with you some random memories.
Return Of The Fisherman
For one night only the Fisherman will return. Not in-game but for one pregame warmup.
Winnipeg Jets Acquire Peter Budaj
Reimer? No.
Ellis? No.
Poulin? No.
Ward? No.
MAF? No.
Apparently it was Peter Budaj.
Islanders Acquire Boychuck and Leddy
It wasn’t exactly an 11:59:59 deal for a defenseman, but it was critical. Johnny Boychuck and Nick Leddy are now New York Islanders.
Capitol District Islander 