Celebrating the return of Adam and possibly Mathew. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Boston claimed the former first-round pick; Adam Pelech will play today. The New York Islanders visit the Chicago Blackhawks this afternoon, looking for their fourth win in five games. Although it looks like a home-and-home on the Islanders' schedule, the Blackhawks played in … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Wahlstrom goes home as injured players start to return
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Viktor Kozlov (with guest Steven Smith)
This guy came to The Island as advertised, left The Island as advertised and had an iconic game in between. Along with LHH’s Steven Smith, we remember Viktor Kozlov, the big center who had a big season and an enormous game at a famous arena in his one season as an Islander. Going from draft bust to valuable player after a trade from the Sharks to the Panthers, Kozlov … [Read more...] about Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Viktor Kozlov (with guest Steven Smith)
Engvall, Wahlstrom on waivers as Islanders near return to health
“What...would you say...you do here?” | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Mat Barzal, Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech are close to returning as early as Sunday. The New York Islanders have placed both Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers, another sign that some of their injured core players’ return from long term injuries is imminent. Mathew Barzal, … [Read more...] about Engvall, Wahlstrom on waivers as Islanders near return to health
Islanders Gameday: Black Hawk In
Let’s make some happiness. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Also: The injured trio is progressing! Hey gang, short and late but fresh thread here for tonight’s game vs. the Blackhawks, the first of an asterisk’d home-and-home with Chicago. Leave First Islanders Goal picks here. Previewing tonight: The Blackhawks are bad, so it will be extra painful when they sweep … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday: Black Hawk In
Islanders 5, Blackhawks 4: Isles wake up, then fall asleep again vs. bad team
{{applauds but maintains look of deep concern}} | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Even the easy ones are by no means easy. The New York Islanders rebounded for a victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, which looked easy during the middle frame but was bookended by lethargy and carelessness. Technically, they’ve won three out of four, a nice run for them as three … [Read more...] about Islanders 5, Blackhawks 4: Isles wake up, then fall asleep again vs. bad team