There’s a reason every time wanted to trade for this guy every trade deadline. Joined by Islanders commenter (and new podcaster) Isles Den, we remember Marc-Andre Bergeron, a surprisingly important short-time player for a number of NHL teams. Anyone who watched Bergeron play, either before or after his season-plus stint on Long Island, will no doubt immediately picture a very … [Read more...] about Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Marc-Andre Bergeron (with guest Isles Den)
Islanders vs. Canucks Gameday News: Mitchell joins the fray
I’m sure it will be fine. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders patched-together blueline welcomes another new face. The five-game road trip continues in Vancouver tonight with a new body potentially available for the Islanders’ injury-riddled lineup. Alex Romanov remains out, and Dennis Cholowski remains pretty sparingly used, so the callup of Cornell … [Read more...] about Islanders vs. Canucks Gameday News: Mitchell joins the fray
Oilers 4, Islanders 3 (OT): Late rally earns yet another loser point
Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ilya Sorokin kept the Isles in a close game, and two goals from Anders Lee helped them take a point in Edmonton. Ilya Sorokin played great tonight, making 39 saves to keep the New York Islanders in the game. He set the stage for Anders Lee’s two third period goals that would tie the game and let the Islanders earn … [Read more...] about Oilers 4, Islanders 3 (OT): Late rally earns yet another loser point
Islanders News: Not all loser points are created equal
The captain. | Photo by Paul Swanson/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders stole one last night, as opposed to their usual giving away the extra point. Not all loser points are created equal. Some are frustrating, earned only after blowing leads and dropping the extra point. The New York Islanders certainly know a thing or two about that. But sometimes a team steals a … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Not all loser points are created equal
Islanders vs. Oilers Gameday: The November march begins
Not back yet. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It only defines your season if you let it. The big five-game road trip begins tonight in Edmonton, where the Oilers are feeling alright again despite a 7-7-1 record, and the Islanders (6-6-3) look to build off a recent uptick in play. All the key injuries remain, though there’s at least a positive sign with Alex … [Read more...] about Islanders vs. Oilers Gameday: The November march begins