Long Faces on the Island: What’s Wrong With the Isles?
Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent The New York Islanders came into this season with some really high hopes for the future. They went all out this off-season to keeping their…
Michael Grabner
Deja Vu for the New York Islanders?
Coming into this season two things the Islanders stressed were stay healthy, and get off to a fast start. Besides Nino Niederreiter’s groin injury the team has been relatively healthy,…
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card
Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
New York Islanders 3 Stars After Week 1
After dropping their opener the New York Islanders finished the first week of the season with a 3-1-0 record. It’s easy to get excited about a young team getting off…
2011-12 NHL Season Preview: THW Conference Picks
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Well kids, the NHL season will finally be upon us tomorrow night. The Boston Bruins will battle the Philadelphia Flyers in their first game as defending…
The Rise of Islander Forward Michael Grabner
When you’re one of the fastest moving players in the NHL things tend to change even faster. As for Michael Grabner, well, he’s had one hell of a year. Although…
Nash, Datsyuk, Gaborik to have Career Years in 2011-2012?
With the start of the NHL regular season approaching rapidly, much speculation has been doled out regarding what’s to come in the year ahead. While predicting the future is impossible,…
NHL Draft Day One 2011 – Reactions: Trades Galore and Team Grades
Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent St. Paul, MN – The 2011 NHL Entry Draft got off to a pretty tame start in the Twin Cities. Other than the trade that sent…
Hurricanes’ Standout Skinner Earns Calder Nomination
The Carolina Hurricanes missed the postseason by the slimmest of margins a few weeks ago, but have to feel good about their chances going forward with rookie of the year…
Why Michael Grabner Should Be Rookie of the Year
Somewhere in South Florida, Panther GM Dale Tallon is probably banging his head against a wall. That’s because Michael Grabner, who was cut by Tallon in favor of Mike Santorelli…
One-on-One With Matt Moulson
A one-on-one interview with Matt Moulson after the Islanders 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators
NHL power rankings, Jan. 24
Tampa is making its move for the top spot, winning four games this week. Meanwhile, the Flyers regain the top spot with an impressive week. It will not be easy…