The National Hockey League’s trade deadline is a month away (Feb. 28, 3 p.m.) and there’s no doubt that the Rangers, Islanders and Devils will be considering a move. After all, everybody talks deals, but few make them. The Game’s bible, The Hockey News, proclaims that St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk should have “five trade destinations.” […]
Our country and the Islanders ushered in a new Commander in Chief this past week. I won’t talk about politics in this post, but I’ll share my take on the Isles’ coaching change. Doug Weight is now the interim head coach and I have nothing but respect for him. Doug has always been great to me and I […]
Our country and the Islanders ushered in a new Commander in Chief this past week. I won’t talk about politics in this post, but I’ll share my take on the Isles’ coaching change. Doug Weight is now the interim head coach and I have nothing but respect for him. Doug has always been great to me and I […]
The Jack Capuano Era with the Islanders ended with a win and a thud. Go figure. His team looked unbeatable in Beantown and a day later it’s Bye-Bye Cappy. Jack Capuano has been relieved of his duties #Isles — Shannon Hogan (@Shannon_Hogan) January 17, 2017 In his last game behind the bench, Jack watched his skaters […]
BY: DAVID KOLB DALLAS STARS (19-19-8) @ NEW YORK ISLANDERS (17-17-8) Live Game Coverage Begins at 6:30 PM on MSG+ NEW BENCH-BOSS Tonight, the Islanders host the Dallas Stars for the first of two games the clubs play this season. This tilt will mark the first with Doug Weight behind the Isles’ bench as the new […]
The Christmas Break should have been a tonic for the Rangers and Devils, more than the Islanders. At least in theory. Practice is another story as was the case, Post-Christmas. It’s far too soon to tell but this latest Islanders uprising really could be the start of something big. We’ll know more in a couple […]
NOT MUCH ADO ABOUT THE KING: I’m surprised that such a fuss is made when Alain Vigneault chooses to rest Henrik Lundqvist for a few games. It’s what The Maven calls hyper-over-reaction. A.V. PLANNED WELL: After all, the Rangers‘ coach told newsmen at training camp that he planned to play Antti Raanta more and His […]
When a team such as the Islanders obtains nine out of a possible 10 points, it’s fair to say that the club is — at the very least — playing improved hockey. And when coach Jack Capuano‘s sextet repulsed enough Rangers counterattacks at Barclays Center last Tuesday night to win, 4-2, the Brooklynites image-change upwards […]
If you’re an astronomer, the question is: How high is the moon? If you’re an Islanders fan, the question is: How high can Jack Capuano‘s skaters finish in the Metropolitan Division? Based on last spring’s delightful climb into the second playoff round, optimism is at a high level on Flatbush corner Atlantic Avenue in Downtown […]