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“What, they didn’t give you seven years?” | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The bottom sixer with the long reach fits just under the cap. In not surprising but somewhat illuminating news, the Islanders announced that RFA forward Simon Holmstrom has re-signed on a cheap one-year deal, something that’s less than his qualifying offer but guarantees he’ll make an NHL … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Simon says sure, I’ll sign here

“Sorry man, I was just trying to help you get your stuff here.” | Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Took me three days to come up with that joke that somebody else probably already made. Please clap. Fresh body, fresh thread. We have officially entered the dead of the offseason; there is very little news to report about our New York … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Foudy for thought

There were some fun times. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Ollie heads to arbitration, possibly. Alright alright, let’s not pretend there’s new Isles news out there. But here’s a fresh thread, as well as some random bits. Moment of Fun Sure he’s essentially retired — and as a one-team guy — but moments like these, man. They last a lifetime: The whole Coliseum … [Read more...] about Islanders…fresh thread: Ooh, ahh.

Probably going to bubble-battle again. | Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images It was a quiet July 4th in the NHL, as the American version of Independence Day coincided with cottage pursuits north of the border. But one rather bizarre item stood out: Steve Yzerman, who has been GM of the extremely well-funded Detroit Red Wings since 2019, still doesn’t expect … [Read more...] about NHL News: Steve Yzerman’s perpetual rebuild

The flag covers all warts. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images It’s a U.S. holiday, so don’t expect much action. It’s the 4th of July — Independence Day in the U.S. — when we celebrate the bold declaration that all humans, er, well all men are, er, well all men who own property — which included other humans — are created equal...ish. Never mind, let’s continue arguing … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Some Bridgeport signings, some schedule musings