Mikhail Grabovski Still Battling Concussion
The 2015-16 season did not end well for New York Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski, as it ended too early due to an injury. The same injury, a concussion, has hindered…
Nikolai Kulemin
Three Islanders Who Need To Bounce Back in 2016-17
The New York Islanders had a strange 2015-16 season. They did advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1993 but it seemed like everyone not named…
2006 Leafs Draft Picks: Where Are They Now?
With the 2016 NHL Draft coming up in a month, it will mark 10 years since the 2006 NHL Draft. Prospects drafted in that class are now 28 to 30…
Islanders Forward Kulemin Called To Team Russia
As the New York Islanders lost the second round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-1 score, the Russian Hockey Federation asked forward Nikolai Kulemin to join Team…
Petrov Coming to Brooklyn After Long Wait
Kirill Petrov was a pretty well thought of prospect heading into the 2008 NHL Draft. However, due to a pre-existing contract in Russia and uncertainty if he would ever come…
Isles Surprising First Half Performers
Over the course of the season, all sports teams have surprise performers both that excite fans and at the same time disappoint them as well. The Islanders haven’t been an exception…
Flyers Backcheck: Isles Dump Flyers in Final Nassau Meeting
That isn’t exactly how the Flyers would like to remember their final game at the run-down Nassau Coliseum. After combining for just one shootout goal in November, a combined 11…
How Good Will the Islanders Be in 2014-15?
A lot has been made of the Islanders’ off season to this point- and with good reason. Yahoo’s Puck Daddy blog ranked them the most improved team this off season.…
Metropolitan Rivals: Isles Turn Up Heat On Stagnant Flyers
The team that was once synonymous for handing Rick DiPietro an egregious 15-year, $67.5 million contract is no longer the punch line to the common hockey joke. The New York…
Penguins’ to Pursue At Least Four Players in Free Agency
The NHL’s annual free agent signing period opens today at 12PM eastern time. The Pittsburgh Penguins figure to continue the overhaul of this season’s roster by adding a few new…
Deadline day: Which way will Maple Leafs go?
The hockey world turns its attention to the transaction wire, as contending teams, and those close to contention, make moves at the NHL trade deadline, which is set for Wednesday…
Maple Leafs Trade Bait: No Catch to be Made
There is something special about to happen in the NHL. Not on-ice but rather away from the rink up in the press boxes and executive offices. It only happens once…