All Entries Tagged With: "New York Islanders"
NY ISLANDERS IN BROOKLYN? In Talks with Barclays Center to Play Preseason Game
Is this a preemptive strike? As I first reported on Twitter on Thursday the Islanders are in discussions to host a preseason game next season at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the future home of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets. This is not the first time the Islanders have used another venue to push the [...]
The Tough Truth About Islanders’ Arena Situation
There have been a few rumors in Islanders Country of late in regards to the venue situation. If anyone knows about how I was engaged in New York hockey before coming to CBSNewYork.com, they would know I had been very active and in the trenches over the Nassau Coliseum venue situation for several years. Since this [...]
Detroit Red Wings Week in Review
After 41 games, the Detroit Red Wings (26-14-1 with 53 points) are in a three-way tie for first place in the Central Division. The schedule is only going to get more challenging as the season progresses. After being down 2-0, rallying for the win in Chicago Sunday night showed the team’s character. The Red Wings [...]
The Frustration of Forced Patience for NY Islanders Fans
My latest for CBS New York is about how fans need not to fret on Nino Niederreiter’s ice time. Too often, especially with a bad NHL team, focus then invariably sets with high expectations on the next kids. I go into the Islanders prospect process and site examples. Check it out! Next up on CBS [...]
Backchecking: What to Expect: Part 3 — Defense
I hope we all had a great holiday break the last week. Although, I suppose the 3 games that made up the Christmas break for the Islanders was anything but great. Battling back on the road and getting a few wins put the Islanders within hailing distance of a run at the pack. But with [...]
Balance The Key To Rangers’ Success
Two months ago, the New York Rangers finally played at home after a long road trip to open the season. The team returned from their 7-game trip with 9 points, but they came in incomplete, undisciplined efforts. They turned in a mediocre performance in a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 27th, and [...]
ISLES VS RANGERS TONIGHT: Some Pre-Game Comparison Plus More On Mad Mike
My latest for CBS New York/WFAN is about tonights Isles vs Rangers matchup, plus a bit of reality to the new stuff coming out as the PR winds blow on Mike Milbury. Please give it a read. Excerpt: Over each of their last 10 games, the Islanders have kept pace with the Rangers and [...]
Backchecking: What To Expect: Part 2 — Goalies
It was easy to keep a little quite over the past several weeks. My work dictated that. But the play of the Islanders from Thanksgiving weekend through the early part of December improved greatly, and the team put some wins together — climbing out of the NHL basement, and giving us fans a small glimmer [...]
The Personal Demons Of NY Islanders Prospect Corey Trivino
If you aren’t aware, I am a hockey blogger for CBS New York / WFAN now. My first blog was earlier this week with the lay of the land with the NY Islanders, arguing that the Isles have indeed taken a step forward thus far. My second piece, today, is on Isles 2008 2nd [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week in Review – Featuring The Quarterdeck Log
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 12-15-2 with 26 points through 29 games. After 29 games last season, the Bolts were 15-10-4 with 34 points. The Lightning are in fourth place in the Southeast Division and trail the division leading Florida Panthers by eleven points. Tampa Bay has fallen to 13th place in the 15 team Eastern Conference. After 29 [...]
Hawks Defeat Pesky Islanders
It took the Blackhawks almost nine full years to win on Long Island as they came away with a 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday evening. The ingredients for a hard fought road win were evident. Marian Hossa was the best player in the game. Ray Emery outplayed his counterpart Al Montoya. The Hawks’ special teams [...]
Victor Hedman spotted at the UGG store in Manhattan
After the Isles loss, Victor Hedman was spotted at UGG in Manhattan walking around. He was asked 4 or 5 times by people if he was Tom Brady. His response: “No, I’m Victor Hedman” They: “Who?” No love for Tampa’s defensive stalwart. Our suggestion? See if you can pretend you are Tom Brady to this [...]
Bad Habits…Are Hawks A Victim Of Their Own Success?
On Monday night, the Blackhawks once again spotted the Coyotes a big lead, but this time they managed to capture one point. Last year the third period was a struggle, this season poor starts have been an issue. Of late is has been a habit for the Hawks to surrender the first goal of the [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week in Review – Featuring The Quarterdeck Log
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 11-12-2 with 24 points through 25 games. After 25 games last season, the Bolts were 14-8-3 with 31 points. The Lightning are in fourth place in the Southeast Division and trail the division leading Florida Panthers by eight points. Tampa Bay has fallen to 13th place in the 15 team Eastern [...]
Hawk Fans Should Be Happy, If Not, Don’t Blame Quenneville
After 27 games played the Blackhawks have accumulated 35 points. That’s one fewer then than the league leading Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hawks don’t always look good winning. They often can get by without putting forth a complete effort. But no matter how they are viewed the Hawks have won 16 games in regulation. That’s a [...]
Blackhawks Fall As Bumpy Ride Continues
As soon as I think it is time to jump head first onto the Blackhawks band wagon, they quickly change my mind. After some better outings and improved defensive play, it appeared the Hawks were headed toward consistent results. Not so fast, as another inadequate effort showed up Tuesday night against Phoenix. The Blackhawks returned [...]
TRUTH OF THE MATTER: Some Reality Laid Down On These Isles
What Has Come To Pass Back over the summer I warned on what plans the Isles had with one Blake Comeau. In fact, if you follow me on twitter, I’ve been saying it since the end of last season. Despite the 24 goals and 46 points within last season’s chaos, the Isles [...]
Road Trip Review: B’s Riding High After Ninth Straight Win
As a bit of a change from my normal “Weekly Reviews” here on HI, today I will be reviewing the happenings of the most recent road trip from the Black and Gold of Boston in a new feature entitled “Road Trip Review”. Also, I am aware that there is still a game to be played [...]
Backchecking: What To Expect: Part 1 — Coaching
I have been quiet. I have been waiting. I have been patient. But the dysfunction of the franchise has once again caught up with me, and I am going to take a guess that I am not alone in my dread. What began 2 months ago as hope that this season would afford the Islanders [...]
Crosby’s Return Reveals Deeper Problem In The Fabric Of The NHL
While today, Sunday November 20, 2011 will likely be remembered as a memorable day in the annals of NHL hockey history, the events of today have brought to light a deeper problem that Commissioner Bettman and the NHL will be faced with for years to come. Today we learned of the imminent return of the [...]
