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Reese, it’s time to learn how to be an Islanders fan. Mike and Dan discuss the waiving of Pierre Engvall (and others) ahead of the Islanders’ season opener this week against the Utah Sister Wives. Putting Engvall and the six years left on his contract on waivers was a bold move by Lou Lamoriello but it illustrates just how the team has changed and how Engvall’s signature brand … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 300 – You’re Not Coming to Six Flags

Probably not the end. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders’ route to season-opening cap compliance includes giving Oliver Wahlstrom a shot at a new role. Most of the NHL is making their last-minute waiver drops ahead of the season-opening roster deadlines, and that includes a highly anticipated “How will they sneak under the cap?” move from the … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Engvall on waivers, Wahlstrom gets his shot

The new Russian bested the Russian goalie. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Okay, onto the real thing. They’re ready. We’re ready. That’s what you want to see as the preseason concludes. The New York Islanders fell behind 2-0 to the New York Rangers because of two flukey goals, despite the Long Islanders dominating the Short Island Smurfs. But sometimes Puck Don’t … [Read more...] about Islanders News: 5 points for Barzal; Big Tsyp impresses

Will he? | Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images One more preseason competition to ignore. Good morning, did anything cool happen last night? (Happy Alonso, to those who celebrate.) The Islanders are back in action tonight to wrap up their preseason game schedule against the Smurfs. Opening rosters are not due until 5 p.m. on Monday, and then the team opens against Utah … [Read more...] about Islanders Preseason Finale Day: Sorokin’s fine(r); Wahlstrom’s latest audition

“No you’re not angry at him, you’re just pointing at him. Hey, you, I know you, I know you.” — Synchronized swimming coach Christopher Guest | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Russian updates. The Islanders continue to skate leading up to their final preseason game Friday. Not a lot of news, but one minor development in a major story (that Lous considers a … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Sorokin’s fine (we assure you); Tsyplakov’s English