Most Recent: New York Islanders
Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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Billy JaffeTagged as: New York Islanders, New York Islanders Analysis, John Tavares, Martin Biron, Kyle Okposo, Matt Moulson, Richard Park
The most common questions I get from people when I tell them what I do for a living are, "Do you get to travel with the team?" and "Do you mind being on the road so much?" The answers are always the same. "Yes, I usually travel with the team" (it depends on if I am coming from or going to a Versus commitment) and "No, I still enjoy traveling around North America to broadcast NHL games."
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Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 6:08 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers
Stan Fischler's new book, "WHO'S BETTER: RANGERS, DEVILS, ISLANDERS OR FLYERS?" - has just been published.
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Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, NHL, Five for Fischler, Hockey Night Live, Michael Del Zotto, James van Riemsdyk, Jamie Benn, Ryan O'Reilly, John Tavares, Ranking
The Maven gave his Top Five Rookies in the NHL and now it's your turn. Rank the best rookies in the NHL from good to best, and compare your ranking to Stan's, send the results to a friend, comment below, or start over.
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Posted on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 2:56 PM
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Steve CangialosiTagged as: NHL, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils Analysis, New York Islanders
"Thanks for putting pressure on me." That was Patrik Elias' response when I reminded him this morning that the last time he returned to the lineup from a lengthy absence he collected five points in his first two games.
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Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:58 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Islanders, New York Islanders Analysis, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Devils Analysis
Winners of seven straight on the road since the opening of 2009-2010, the Devils are just getting the hang of winning at home.
And that goes for Jacques Lemaire as well, as he prepares his decimated roster for a Friday night visit to The Rock by a rejuvenated Islanders club.
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Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Billy JaffeTagged as: NHL, New York Islanders, New York Islanders Analysis, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres
Tonight in Montreal starts an intense stretch of five games in eight days for the Islanders. Due to the 16-day Olympic break in February, every NHL team is going to face a few scheduling challenges this year. For the Isles, this challenge will include playing games against very good teams that all have legit playoff aspirations.
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Posted on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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Stan FischlerTagged as: NHL, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Bluelines, Michael Del Zotto, John Tortorella, Rick DiPietro, Mark Messier
Is the Rangers' Michael Del Zotto the best rookie? Are the Islanders getting a new arena? Find out this and much more in the latest edition of Bluelines.
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Posted on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:35 PM
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Billy JaffeTagged as: NHL, New York Islanders Analysis, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres
Tonight, the Islanders face off against one of the good stories so far in the NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres (3-0-1) are just one of two teams ? along with Dallas ? that have yet to lose in regulation.
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Posted on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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Billy JaffeTagged as: New York Islanders Analysis, New York Islanders, NHL, Matt Moulson, Doug Weight, John Tavares
I asked new Islander Matt Moulson if he had a chance to watch opening night game against Pittsburgh to relive the moment. He was finally able to view it the other day, but what was different was where and when he watched it.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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Deb PlaceyTagged as: NHL, Deb's Place, New York Islanders, New York Islanders Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Doug Weight, Rob Schremp, John Tavares, Sidney Crosby
Doug Weight will make his season debut tomorrow night. It will also be Weight's first game since being named Captain in a near unanimous vote by his teammates before last Saturday's opener.
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