Author Archive for Adam Malmut
Adam is a published journalist and NHL hockey blogger. If you have concerns or questions about any stories, e-mail: AMalmut@Gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @AMalmut
Islanders Name Streit Captain
Today, The NY Islanders announced that Mark Streit will be the teams new captain for the 2011-12 season and beyond. This is not a total shock as there have been stories from multiple sources saying that Streit is a strong leader on and off the ice. This will make Streit the 13th captain in [...]
Summer Snow Days: “The Plan” coming to fruition?
After another disappointing season where injuries piled up and playoff dreams were crushed early, there may still be a light at the end of the tunnel for the New York Islanders. Since the end of the regular season, there has been news aplenty on Long Island, and much of it being good news. Here’s the [...]
Future Watch: “New York Islanders Captaincy”
As the race for the Stanley Cup continues, it’s still a bit too early to start getting amped up about the fifth overall pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. For the playoff starved Islanders fans, it might be time to look elsewhere for excitement and think about an issue that must be resolved before [...]
The Foreseeable Future: Mainstays and Cast Aways
As this blogger looks into his crystal ball, it would appear there is some writing on the wall as “year two” of the New York Islanders overhaul is coming to a close. There have been some pleasant surprises this season, and also some let downs. The rosters have been frozen for the Olympic break but [...]
Fan Chants: The disgrace of “Kansas City!”
Disclaimer: Before I begin my rant, I first want to let my friends from the American Midwest know that this blog has nothing to do with the state or city of Kansas or Missouri. Moreover, it has to with the mind-boggling chants that “hockey fans” continue to spew. A Brief History: It was way back [...]
DiPietro Statement Released. . .Still Sore!
The Islanders website released a statement late Monday night. . . another speed bump? Here is the link to Islanders Authorized. Posting (12/14/09 – 10:45 p.m.) – Islanders General Manager Garth Snow has issued a statement about goaltender Rick DiPietro and his updated rehabilitation process. “Ricky has been seen by the team doctors and most recently [...]
Game of the Night: Isles/Flyers
Tonight’s game of the night looks to be the New York Islanders(11-11-7) verses the Philadelphia Flyers(13-13-1) as Peter Laviolette looks to snag his first win as Flyers head coach. In each of his two seasons with the Islanders, Laviolette led them to the playoffs after a long seven year drought. Now, as the new head [...]
Matt Moulson: Cinderella Man
A new Cinderella has been crowned and her his name is Matt Moulson. The Mississauga, Ontario native has made the big time this season after signing a one-year deal with the New York Islanders. Moulson made the team out of training camp and never seemed to look back. Moulson currently leads the Islanders in goals [...]
Biron’s Trade Value Down?
Yes, it is still early to be talking about trading Marty Biron. But everyone who follows the Islanders closely knows that Rick DiPietro is on his way back by the end of the year. But let’s go over some of Biron’s statistics, shall we? Games played: 13 Wins : 2 Losses: 8 OT Losses: 2 [...]
DiPietro Returns!
As reported yesterday by Newsday’s Katie Strang, Rick DiPietro is set to return to full-time practice with the New York Islanders. The Islanders’ brass made the wise decision to let the oft-injured franchise net minder rehabilitate his surgically repaired knee properly. It was a long and grueling process but the time has finally come. While fans and [...]
Sutton Smash!
The New York Islanders began the season a little soft on defense – not anymore. * The towering defender you see above is Andy Sutton. He stands at 6’6″ without skates and there is one word that perfectly describes his play this season – Nasty. In about every game after the mid-point of October 2009, Sutton [...]
A New Hope?
A new star has risen up the NHL ranks and his name is . . . Jeff Tambellini? Tambellini made the NHL.com top three stars this week and just in time for the New York Islanders who have lacked in the secondary scoring department for some time. He earned the honor by scoring his first [...]
Roloson, Bailey Have Slow Start
Netminder Dwayne Roloson was ripped from the nets last night in the second period after letting in four goals on 12 shots – three of the goals could have been easily stopped. While Roloson and Marty Biron have yet to chalk one up in the Wins column, it is Roloson who has been visibly struggling [...]
Jeremy Reich Leaves With Broken Wrist
Tues – 8:35pm Est. Tough guy Jeremy Reich leaves with a broken wrist in the Islanders final preseason against the New Jersey Devils. The injury occured during a fight in the first period. Reich was fighting for a roster spot to open the season with the Islanders’ big club. This injury ends the winger’s hope [...]
Hockey Smile: Badge of Honor or Unhappy Dentist Visit?
Whenever I see another toothless face as a watch NHL hockey, I begin to wonder what effect it has on the players. To look at this analytically, we must understand how important teeth are to the human body and how a lack of chompers can effect us both medically and socially. There are three major [...]
Okposo Taken Off Ice on Stretcher
Sept 17. 10:25pm EST – Islanders forward Kyle Okposo was taken off the ice on a stretcher after an open-ice hit by Calgary defenseman Dion Phanuef. The hit came midway through the second period of a preseason game in Calgary on Thursday Night. No news yet on how serious the injury is, but whenever a [...]
The Battle For Last Roster Spot
The New York Islanders made the decision not to add any new faces at forward this season. At least not any “big name” guys. But what Isles GM Garth Snow did do, as he did last year, is add players to their AHL affiliate (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) that can come in and fill any gaps [...]
