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What We Learned: NHL could learn a thing or two from the Super Bowl (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38:57 +0000

Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading ?

Daughter of NHL great Esposito dies (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:40:43 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. - The daughter of former NHL superstar Phil Esposito has died.

NHL Capsules: Malkin leads Penguins over Leafs (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:37:28 +0000

NEWARK, N.J. - With Sidney Crosby's return still up in the air, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to their other superstar.

NHL Capsules (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:38:54 +0000

David Clarkson scored the tying goal for New Jersey in the final minute of regulation, and Ilya Kovalchuk netted the only goal in the shootout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Kovalchuk had the first attempt in the shootout and beat New York backup Martin Biron between the pads.

Mikhail Grabovski named NHL’s 1st star (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:21:21 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Toronto Maple Leafs centre Mikhail Grabovski has been named the NHL's first star of the week for the three-day stretch prior to the all-star break.

Puck Headlines: McDonald explains Ovechkin critique; does the NHL have an image problem? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:26 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Head To The Net with the two-for-one hilarity, taking aim at … Continue reading ?

Wings top Blues 3-1, earn 17th straight home win (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:35:22 +0000

Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Monday for their 17th straight home win -- the NHL's longest single-season streak in 36 years. The Red Wings' spurt is the league's fourth longest. Detroit (33-15-1) has won seven in a row overall and leads the NHL with 67 points.

NHL Capsules: Red Wings extend home streak (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:28:24 +0000

DETROIT - Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Monday night for their 17th straight home win — the NHL's longest single-season streak in 36 years.

Tavares has NHL talking about him again (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:26:52 +0000

TORONTO - The NHL is talking about John Tavares again.

Penguins forward Malkin named first star (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:13:04 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after recording a league-leading seven points last week.

Islanders announcers trash ESPN for snubbing John Tavares on Top 25 list (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:06:27 +0000

Is John Tavares of the New York Islanders one of the 25 best players in the NHL under the age of 25? As of Sunday, he's 12th in the League in scoring with 48 points in 46 games. His career … Continue reading ?

NHL Roundup: Rangers beat Bruins 3-2 (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:53:11 +0000

BOSTON - Marian Gaborik scored twice, the second on a third-try backhander with 3.6 seconds left in overtime, and the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.

NHL Capsules: Halak helps Blues blanks Oilers (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:43:55 +0000

ST. LOUIS - Jaroslav Halak made 15 saves for his second straight shutout, and Alex Pietrangelo scored with 5:14 left in the St. Louis Blues' 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Blue Jackets lose Martinek, sign Lebda (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:56:57 +0000

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Brett Lebda's back in the NHL.

NHL Capsules: Toews sinks Sabres with 2 goals (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:24:38 +0000

CHICAGO - Jonathan Toews had two goals, rookies Andrew Shaw and Jimmy Hayes also scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Buffalo Sabres their 10th straight road loss, 6-2 on Wednesday night.

NHL Capsules: Nabokov blanks Capitals (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:44:30 +0000

WASHINGTON - Evgeni Nabokov stopped 17 shots to hand the Washington Capitals their first shutout of the season, and the New York Islanders got two goals from PA Parenteau in a 3-0 victory Tuesday night.

Fantasy Hockey: The top scoring lines in the NHL; Carlson, Jagr among the duds (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:29:11 +0000

Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape. Roster … Continue reading ?

NHL Capsules: Darryl Sutter wins in Calgary (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:21:32 +0000

CALGARY - The Los Angeles Kings knew that winning in Darryl Sutter's return to Calgary was a big deal for the stoic head coach, even if he wouldn't admit it.

Nabokov earns 300th win as Isles top Sabres 4-2 (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:57:24 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Evgeni Nabokov pondered what Russian phrase would best describe his night's work, which culminated with his 300th NHL victory.

NHL Roundup: Van Riemsdyk out with concussion (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:05:12 +0000

L Van Riemsdyk out with concussion After taking hits to his head in the Philadelphia Flyers' previous two games, forward James van Riemsdyk was declared out indefinitely with a concussion, the team announced Saturday morning.

NHL Capsules: Distracted Canadiens lose again (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:16:36 +0000

BOSTON - Montreal's games against the hated Boston Bruins don't quite seem as nasty as they used to be.

Spezza scores 2, Ottawa blanks Rangers (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:29:00 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Henrik Lundqvist has been among the NHL's best goalies lately. Ottawa's Craig Anderson won't be joining his New York Rangers counterpart at the all-star game, but he sure is making a good case that he should be.

Why is fighting on the decline in the NHL during the 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:35 +0000

The last week has been a useful snapshot of the muddled fighting debate in the National Hockey League. Progressive hockey veteran Jimmy Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings wants to abolish it; fellow progressive hockey veteran Brian Bruke of the … Continue reading ?

Puck Daddy’s 2011-12 NHL midway point awards and superlatives (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000

Monday night's Washington Capitals' loss to the Los Angeles Kings was the midpoint in the 2011-12 season for the NHL. Although not every team has played 41 games, there's enough of a sample size to pass out some awards and … Continue reading ?

Perry’s hat trick lifts Ducks over Jackets (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:07:04 +0000

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Only one team in the NHL has a worse record than the Anaheim Ducks — the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ryan Jones a two-way workhorse for Oilers (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:03:32 +0000

The Edmonton Oilers are as weak on defence this season as they were in 2010-11, when they were the worst team in the NHL.

NHLPA blocks league’s re-alignment plan (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:53:30 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - There's still faint hope that a dramatic re-imagining of the NHL will become reality, but it won't happen without the union's approval.

NHL: Realignment plan, modified playoff delayed (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:16:38 +0000

The NHL called off plans Friday to realign and adopt a modified playoff format next season after the players' association refused to agree to the changes. The changes were approved in December by the NHL's board of governors, with the league planning to switch from two three-division conferences to four seven- or eight-team conferences.

NHL Roundup: Leafs penalty kill wakes up (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:27:16 +0000

TORONTO - Joffrey Lupul had a goal and three assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs killed four early power plays — including a two-man advantage — in a 7-3 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.

After Detroit in 2013, where will the Winter Classic go next? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:07:16 +0000

Until you're actually on-site for one of these outdoor games, you really can't conceive of the dollar amounts the NHL is printing every January. The crowds are enormous. Fans walk in already wearing that year's sweaters, and walk out of … Continue reading ?

Coyotes’ Torres suspended two games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:33:28 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Phoenix Coyotes forward Raffi Torres has been suspended for two games for charging Minnesota Wild defenceman Nate Prosser, the NHL announced Monday.

Saturday’s Three Stars: Stamkos’ New Year’s Eve trick (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:12:45 +0000

No. 1 Star: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning The NHL's top goal scorer entering 2012. Stamkos notched his fifth career hat trick with goals in each period, as the Lightning defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2. Marty St. Louis assisted on … Continue reading ?

Tavares has 2 points, lead Isles past Flames (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:49:30 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - There have been many low points as the New York Islanders try to become a contending team again in the NHL. For all their frustration, there have been glimpses of a potentially promising future.

Tavares has goal, assist to lead Isles past Flames (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:46:29 +0000

There have been many low points as the New York Islanders try to become a contending team again in the NHL. For all their frustration, there have been glimpses of a potentially promising future. John Tavares scored a goal and added an assist, and Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves to lead the Islanders to a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Beware, NHL: The Bruins are better than ever (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:47:00 +0000

The defending Stanley Cup champions are more potent than last season – and might be the best B's team in history.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:21:04 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Carl Hagelin scored twice for his second multigoal game in the NHL and Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 28 shots he faced as the New York Rangers beat the New York Islanders 3-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.

Oilers defenceman Whitney develops tendinitis in surgically repaired right ankle (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:05:50 +0000

The 2011-12 NHL campaign is turning into a season from hell for Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ryan Whitney. Make that seasons from hell.

NHL roundup: Milbury won’t face assault charges for incident (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:01:13 +0000

Mike Milbury won't face criminal charges for a confrontation for a December 9 confrontation he had with a 12-year-old hockey player he said was bullying his son. The NBC and Versus hockey analyst was taken off the air following the incident in which he admitted grabbing the...

Sutter newest addition to NHL’s coaching carousel (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:41:17 +0000

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Although Darryl Sutter hasn't coached in the NHL since the 2005-06 season, he didn't need much time to get back into the swing of things on his first day with the Los Angeles Kings.

Winnipeg Jets meet Montreal for 2nd time (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:45:30 +0000

WINNIPEG - With the line in sight that separates the playoff-bound from the rest of the pack in the NHL, Winnipeg Jets head coach Claude Noel wants more effort from his team when they meet the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

What We Learned: The best general manager in the NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:51:30 +0000

Wild head west on three-game winless streak (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:50:15 +0000

Decimated by injury, the Minnesota Wild is up against it right now. Still clinging to the top spot in the NHL by a point, the Wild is winless in three games (0-1-2) for the first time this season after a 2-1 shootout loss Saturday to the New York Islanders.

Jets prevail in Selanne’s return to Winnipeg (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:30:14 +0000

The Winnipeg Jets are showing they know how to handle the emotion of playing in one of the NHL's loudest buildings. On a night when Winnipeg welcomed back one of its biggest superstars, the Jets controlled their emotions and gutted out a 5-3 win over the struggling Anaheim...

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:56:51 +0000

WINNIPEG - The loudest cheers were for a player wearing a rival uniform, but that only fuelled the Winnipeg Jets.

Daley’s goal gives Stars win over Rangers (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:53:25 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Richard Bachman's second NHL win was hardly routine. It's not often a goalie has more open-ice hits than goals allowed.

Sutton fires back at NHL’s unfair suspension appeal system (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:06:56 +0000

Under a different structure, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Andy Sutton would have appealed his sentence. But under the current collective bargaining agreement, his only recourse is to plead his case with commissioner Gary Bettman, who is the boss of all things NHL, including Brendan Shanahan, the senior vice-president of player safety.

Kaberle impacts first game with Canadiens (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:20:18 +0000

Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier made a bold move in an attempt to improve a power play that ranks 29th in the NHL when he acquired veteran defenseman Tomas Kaberle from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Jaroslav Spacek.

Sutton gets eight games (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:12:11 +0000

The judge was not lenient. In fact, the eight-game suspension Brendan Shanahan handed down to Edmonton Oilers defenceman Andy Sutton equals the longest he has rendered since taking over as the NHL's senior vice-president of player safety.

Three-goal flurry gives Sharks a 5-2 win. (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:15:28 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Brad Winchester took advantage of his first chance to play with Joe Thornton, one of the NHL's best playmakers.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:32:43 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Dominic Moore scored the tying short-handed goal with 1:57 left in regulation and then added the only goal in the shootout to help the Tampa Bay Lightning snap a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.

Wild life: Meet Minnesota, the best team in the NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:22:00 +0000

Forget the trap. Coach Mike Yeo's team is fast and exciting ... and surprising, relentless, balanced, stingy, resilient, young, improving and joyous.

Stars’ Fistric suspended for two games, Barch traded (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:50:32 +0000

Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric was suspended three games by the NHL Wednesday for a hit on New York Islanders forward Nino Niederreiter. Brendan Shanahan, the league's senior vice president of player safety, said the hit violated rule 42.1 (charging) and resulted in an...

Stars’ Fistric gets 3-game ban for hit on Islander (PA SportsTicker)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:45:52 +0000

Dallas Stars defenseman Mark Fistric has been suspended for three games by the NHL for a hit that left Nino Niederreiter of the New York Islanders with a concussion.

Shanahammer hits Mark Fistric for 3-game ban; right call? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:01:38 +0000

The most important word uttered by NHL VP of Player Safety Brendan Shanahan in his video announcing the 3-game suspension of Mark Fistric of the Dallas Stars? "Charging." The NHL suspended the Stars defenseman for three games for his hit … Continue reading ?

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:18:23 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Matt Martin scored his second game-winning goal in his three-year NHL career, and the New York Islanders shook off a slow start and routed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Jackets look to climb out of NHL cellar (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:19:56 +0000

MONTREAL - Sitting in last place overall in the NHL was not what defenceman James Wisniewski imagined when he signed a six-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets last summer.

NHL approves radical realignment plan (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:50:34 +0000

Forced into realignment following Atlanta's move to Winnipeg last summer, the NHL opted for a dramatic change rather than a simple one. League officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams.

Islanders forward Moulson named first star (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:38:08 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York Islanders left-winger Matt Moulson was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording seven points in three games.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:19:04 +0000

DALLAS - Matt Moulson scored a career-high four goals to help the New York Islanders beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday night.

Friday’s Three Stars: Ryans rule; Flyers spoil Boudreau (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:48:19 +0000

No. 1 Star: Ryan Jones, Edmonton Oilers Jones had a third-period hat trick, his first in the NHL, to lead the Oilers to a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Edmonton was down 2-1 when Jones scored on a … Continue reading ?

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:20:29 +0000

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks collapsed in Bruce Boudreau's coaching debut.

Nash leads Jackets to comeback over Flames (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:27:40 +0000

CALGARY - The Columbus Blue Jackets may still be in the NHL cellar, but they haven't been playing like a last-place team lately.

Leafs’ MacArthur is best scorer for the buck (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:02:00 +0000

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Clarke MacArthur didn't make it to the NHL the easy way. A third round draft...

Business of hockey: Team values hit all-time high (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:26:00 +0000

The richest teams are richer than ever, but some in the NHL are losing money.

Fight Video: Zack Kassian, Matt Martin, enthusiasm over accuracy (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:59:36 +0000

Buffalo Sabres fans have been waiting for Zach Kassian to bring his particular brand of whimsy to the NHL, especially after that exercise in pacifism against the Boston Bruins after Lucic/Miller. On Tuesday night, the Sabres played the New York … Continue reading ?

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:55:55 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Benoit Pouliot scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout, and the Boston Bruins rallied from two different two-goal deficits for their 10th straight win, a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Puck Headlines: The Muppets take the NHL; new Toronto arena (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:52:58 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The Chicago Blackhawks as Muppets. We'll never look at Jonathan Toews … Continue reading ?

Carkner thinks he can match Crosby (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:26:40 +0000

On the scale of grand NHL comebacks, Matt Carkner's imminent return ranks, well, somewhere below Sidney Crosby's first game back Monday after nearly 11 months on the sidelines with a concussion.

Penguins’ Crosby looks as if he never left (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:55:12 +0000

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby said it will probably take him awhile to get truly comfortable again on the ice and to feel as if his timing is back to normal. The rest of the NHL should consider itself frightened. Crosby, playing in his first game since sustaining a...

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:57:17 +0000

If there was any question as to how long it would take for Sidney Crosby to reach his superstar form, he answered it with his first shot of the season.

Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists; Pens top Isles 5-0 (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:07:38 +0000

One flick of the wrist. One guttural scream. One very simple message to the rest of an equal parts welcoming and wary NHL. Sidney Crosby is back. The superstar center capped his return from concussion-like symptoms with two goals and two assists in his season debut as the Pittsburgh Penguins roared by the New York Islanders 5-0 on Monday night.

Bylsma talks Sidney Crosby’s ice time, getting hit in NHL return (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:12:40 +0000

With Sidney Crosby's return to NHL action scheduled for Monday night, it was on Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma to attempt to maintain perspective and expectations. Good luck with that … Bylsma, who spoke to the media hours after Crosby's … Continue reading ?

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:49:37 +0000

EDMONTON - On a night when all the Canadian teams in action put up big offensive numbers, the struggling Edmonton Oilers shone the brightest.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:48:52 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Matt Read knocked in a rebound with 18.6 seconds left to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:25:40 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Brad Richards' go-ahead goal with 4:55 remaining snapped a tie and sent the New York Rangers to their seventh straight victory, 4-2 over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Canucks’ Roberto Luongo hurt, Cory Schneider gets start vs. Blackhawks (The Vancouver Sun)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:55:23 +0000

At about the same time NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan was reassuring the league's general managers in Toronto that it's not going to be open season on goaltenders, Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault was giving every indication he thinks it is.

Puck Headlines: NHL Thanksgiving float; Julien talks goalie running (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:41:49 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • From the great Dave Lozo comes our first look at the … Continue reading ?

Bruins centre Seguin earns NHL’s first star (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:03:35 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Tyler Seguin's four goals and two assists earned the Boston Bruins centre the NHL's first star of the week honours.

Thursday’s Three Stars: First-place Panthers; big Avs rally (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:46:24 +0000

No. 1 Star: Kris Versteeg, Florida Panthers Versteeg tallied his first hat-trick in the NHL during a 4-point night, helping Florida to a 5-2 win at the Winnipeg Jets and first place in the Southeast Division. Versteeg scored twice in … Continue reading ?

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:35:13 +0000

So much for the championship hangover.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:30:13 +0000

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jonathan Toews had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks' struggling power play scored twice in a 6-3 victory over the stumbling Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Here’s the NHL 2012 All-Star Game fan ballot; anyone snubbed? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:04:21 +0000

(Not Pictured: Ovechkin uncontrollably laughing.) Once in a while, the National Hockey League learns from its mistakes, which is why you can score a goal with a skate in the crease and Chaka Khan didn't appear on this year's awards … Continue reading...

Pound not surprised by Laraque allegations (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:37:43 +0000

Dick Pound says Georges Laraque's allegations about performance-enhancing drugs in the NHL reinforce what he himself said six years ago.

Bruins’ Seguin is making Kessel trade look profitable (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:30:18 +0000

Every time the Boston Bruins see the Maple Leafs, they are reminded of the riches brought to them by the trade that sent Phil Kessel to Toronto. Sure, Kessel is the NHL's scoring leader. However, he doesn't have a point in two games against the Bruins, and Tyler Seguin, one...

Stunning Numbers: Kessel rules, Detroit struggles, Jackets stink (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:27:10 +0000

Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. All numbers are through Thursday (Nov. 3) games. 17 The number of Phil Kessel's NHL-leading 21 points that were scored at even strength (81 percent). For … Continue reading ?

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:33:12 +0000

You don't have to look any farther than Nikolai Khabibulin to figure out how the Edmonton Oilers are off to their best start in years.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:13:13 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Marian Gaborik made up for a frustrating night by scoring in the last round of a shootout to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

The 7 NHL journeymen nearing Mike Sillinger levels of relocation (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:04:45 +0000

The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. Were it not for Jean-Luc, Alexandre would be our favorite Picard. Alas, he's an NHL journeyman rather than … Continue reading ?

Sutton served with a five-game suspension (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:21:22 +0000

When the NHL’s lord of discipline, Brendan Shanahan, finally put the gavel down on Andy Sutton, he smacked the Edmonton Oilers defenceman with a five-game sentence on Tuesday. Sutton, who hit Colorado Avalanche rookie winger Gabriel Landeskog in the head with a hefty shoulder check last Friday night, took his medicine begrudgingly.

Can Flyers, Penguins alliance thwart NHL’s realignment plans? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:14:36 +0000

Here are two indisputable facts about the National Hockey League: Some form of realignment will occur for the 2012-13 season, and someone is bound to be pissed off about it. That "someone" is currently the Pittsburgh Penguins. Under the four-division … Continue reading ?

Puck Headlines: Crosby update; Gillies on waivers; NHL meets WWF (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:07:15 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The greatest tag team in the history of pro wrestling: Derek … Continue reading ?

What We Learned: The NHL’s biggest surprise this season (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:35:53 +0000

Oilers recall Plante from AHL’s Barons while suspended Sutton awaits fate (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:12:42 +0000

The Edmonton Oilers were still restocking their defensive corps before the puck dropped Sunday at Rexall Place. With Andy Sutton in New York for a hearing at the NHL office with Brendan Shanahan, the league’s vice-president of player safety and hockey operations, and Cam Barker a late scratch because of a shoulder injury, Alex Plante stepped right into the lineup for the game against the St. Louis Blues.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:20:17 +0000

When the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, it will be for more than provincial bragging rights.

Campbell: Flyers goalie woes return (TheHockeyNews.com)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:10:00 +0000

Are the Flyers sweating over their goaltenders again?; why fighting is ridiculous; and which line has been the best in the NHL this season?

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s game (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:26:20 +0000

Winnipeg's wild win over the Philadelphia Flyers was so strange that Jets captain Andrew Ladd compared the action on the ice to a video game.

Rare Avs rookie Landeskog ready at 18 (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:11:00 +0000

Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog has the physical stature and mental maturity to make the jump to the NHL just months after being drafted.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:18:13 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Flyers defenceman Chris Pronger left the game after taking a vicious stick to the face, leaving Philadelphia concerned over the health of its captain after a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:02:10 +0000

From Canada to Chicago, the Colorado Avalanche have been unbeatable on the road.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:40:15 +0000

WASHINGTON - Mike Green had two goals and two assists, Matthieu Perreault added two goals, and the Washington Capitals routed the Detroit Red Wings 7-1 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NHL's last remaining unbeaten teams.

Kennedy’s goal in 3rd lifts Panthers over Isles (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:32:32 +0000

The Florida Panthers quickly got the message their general manager sent with a big trade shortly before the opening faceoff. Tim Kennedy scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Jacob Markstrom earned his first NHL victory in relief of Jose Theodore to lift the Panthers past the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday night.

Royal evolution: Kings’ Kopitar joins NHL elite (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:37:00 +0000

It's time to start mentioning Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar in the same sentence as the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Ryan Kesler and Jonathan Toews.

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ early season disaster watch (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:15:34 +0000

Conditions change in the NHL quite rapidly. Last week, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the undersized center who couldn't win a faceoff; one hat trick later, he's a national sensation getting teased on CBC about his resemblance to Ellen Page. Last week, … Continue reading ?

Hockey Hugs: leaping superhugs; Bobby Ryan, counselor (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:24:28 +0000

Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn't love a good hug now and then? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. Despite hockey's reputation as … Continue reading ?

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:34:19 +0000

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is breezing through his NHL audition.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:41:03 +0000

CHICAGO - Tyler Seguin scored the only goal in a shootout and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night in the only regular-season matchup between the last two Stanley Cup champions.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s game (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:33:13 +0000

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is breezing through his NHL audition.

The Islanders’ new Three Stars celebration is adorable (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:19:15 +0000

The Three Stars of the game tradition in the NHL has always been an awkward one. After a victory, it's a cathartic celebration of a player's contribution to that success. After a loss, it's like salt in the wound as … Continue reading ?

NHL Notebook: Crosby cleared for full contact drills (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:30:19 +0000

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been medically cleared for contact, and he participated in the team's Thursday morning skate without any limitation. There is no timetable for his return to game action, but the clearance was a major step forward.

Strome, Murphy sent back to OHL teams (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:56:50 +0000

Forward Ryan Strome and defenceman Ryan Murphy are heading back to the Ontario Hockey League after getting a brief taste of life in the NHL.

NHL Roundup: A look at Monday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:14:14 +0000

With star goaltender Roberto Luongo on the bench and the Columbus Blue Jackets preparing for a penalty shot, the Vancouver Canucks needed clutch goaltending from backup Cory Schneider.

What We Learned: Stop jumping to gullible conclusions about NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:10:33 +0000

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:46:13 +0000

TORONTO - The Ottawa Senators have been electric in third periods so far this season. Now they have to figure out how to play well in the first 40 minutes of a game.

Jim Jamieson breaks down the NHL to start the year (The Province)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:02:36 +0000

1 San Jose The Sharks made all the right moves in the offseason. This year all the pieces are in place to finally get it done. Now they just have to do it. Sounding ominously familiar, though.

Atlantic Division: The NHL’s best grouping? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:23:00 +0000

The Penguins and Flyers are shooting for the Cup, with the Devils and Rangers lurking, too. And the Isles? Well, somebody's got to be the weak link...

Habs-Leafs tilt to kick off NHL season (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:11:10 +0000

Finally, the puck is about to drop on the 2011-12 NHL season.

Can Jagr return to form in NHL comeback? (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:07:14 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Jaromir Jagr had a personal soundtrack at the old Spectrum.

New Sens sweater gets the thumbs-up (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:06:56 +0000

Jamie Van Dusen has every other sweater the Ottawa Senators have worn over their 20 seasons in the NHL.

Puck Headlines: Calling out Doughty; NHL in Kansas City (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:15:20 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The Chive has a collection of images from Paul Bissonnette's yfrog … Continue reading ?

Big suspensions for Wisniewski and Staubitz (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:37:20 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - New NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan continues to put his stamp on the league, doling out a pair of hefty suspensions for two illegal hits in a pre-season game between Minnesota and Columbus.

Blue Jackets’ Wisniewski gets 11-game ban (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:30:27 +0000

On Monday, Brendan Shanahan announced the NHL has suspended Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman James Wisniewski for the remainder of the pre-season and the first eight games of the regular season.

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: Tampa Bay Lightning (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:55:08 +0000

It's going to be another year of blockbusters and huge flops in the NHL. Which teams blew out their budgets for big name stars and gigantic special effects to score Michael Bay-levels of box office gold? Which teams are bloated … Continue reading ?

NHL pre-season Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:44:30 +0000

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored four power-play goals in a 4-1 pre-season win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

Taking beatings a way of life for NHL’s enforcers (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:07:12 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Jody Shelley had never been in a fight, not on the ice, not on the playground, not anywhere.

Puck Daddy 2011-12 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:34:37 +0000

Hey look, the Canucks have found another CBA loophole (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:57 +0000

Earlier this summer, the Vancouver Canucks invited NHL veteran Owen Nolan to training camp. The move made some sense, especially in light of the Stanley Cup Final, where it became clear the Canucks were in need of a more effective … Continue reading ?

NHL Notebook: Calgary forward suspended (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:20:11 +0000

Calgary forward Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond has been suspended for rest of preseason and one regular-season game for violating the NHL's re-written rule on boarding, the NHL announced Thursday. The new rule interpretation deals more with the resulting contact rather than the...

Islanders make Mark Streit the first Swiss NHL captain (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:13:45 +0000

The New York Islanders made history on Wednesday: For the first time, they'll have a captain named "Mark." Oh, wait, there's something more significant? Ah, right: Defenseman Mark Streit is the first player from Switzerland to be named captain of … Continue reading ?

Myers deal weighs heavy on NHL salary structure (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:09:18 +0000

Everything about Buffalo Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers screams big numbers.

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: New York Islanders (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:27:22 +0000

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: New York Islanders (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:27:22 +0000

Video: Freddy Meyer greets Sweden with awesome hip-check (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:01:03 +0000

Remember Freddy Meyer? He left the NHL for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien after last season with the Atlanta Thrashers (R.I.P.), and he's already leaving his mark on his new league … and his opponents. That was former Tampa Bay … Continue reading ?

Video: Freddy Meyer greets Sweden with awesome hip-check (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:01:03 +0000

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: New Jersey Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:19:34 +0000

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: New Jersey Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:19:34 +0000

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: Florida Panthers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:28:14 +0000

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: Florida Panthers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:28:14 +0000

The NHL coaching landscape, then and now (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:24:13 +0000

Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres is the NHL's longest-tenured coach, hired in July 1997. Nashville Predators Coach Barry Trotz was actually hired one month later, but the Preds' inaugural season was the following year. The next longest-tenured coach entering … Continue reading ?

Shanahan prepares for role as NHL disciplinarian (PA SportsTicker)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:33:26 +0000

Brendan Shanahan knows exactly what he's getting in to.

Shanahan prepares for role as NHL disciplinarian (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:44:33 +0000

Brendan Shanahan knows exactly what he's getting in to. Without ever overseeing a discipline hearing or handing out a suspension, the NHL's new sheriff is already familiar with the ins and outs of hockey justice. "I played this sport, I understand the passion that's involved," Shanahan said during the NHL's recent research and development camp.

What We Learned: NHL needs to get its priorities in order (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:31:26 +0000

Puck Headlines: NHL 12 legends revealed; Lee Sweatt retires (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:00:12 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Wayne Gretzky, Chris Chelios and Ray Bourque are officially revealed for … Continue reading ?

Puck Headlines: NHL ownership headaches; Doughty/Kings talk (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:56:51 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • The Stanley Cup at Caesars Atlantic City, where Dennis Seidenberg of … Continue reading ?

Puck Headlines: NHL rule change options; Kovalev rebuttal (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:52:59 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Adam Clendening of Team USA lets Sweden know what's up at … Continue reading ?

Puck Treasures: Would you wear an NHL division champs ring? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:02:45 +0000

Puck Treasures looks to find those hidden hockey treasures from the past and present, and gives them their proper remembrance. Seen an interesting piece of hockey apparel? Send us an email at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. We've often debated the appropriateness of wearing … Continue reading ?

NY official seeks new ideas for arena site (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:32:19 +0000

MINEOLA, N.Y. - A day after voters soundly defeated the idea of borrowing US$400 million for a new arena, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday that the league would strive to keep the New York Islanders from leaving town when the team's lease expires in 2015.

NHL Notebook:Islanders acquire Rolston from Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:15:13 +0000

The New York Islanders acquired Brian Rolston and a 2012 conditional draft pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Trent Hunter, it was announced Thursday. The move frees up a lot of cap space for the Devils. Rolston, 38, comes with a cap hit of $5.0625 million through the...

Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top right wingers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:27:51 +0000

(Rankings are based solely on players' projected performances in 2011-12. Players are listed at their official position when the rankings were created.) It's a great time to reside on the right wing, a position that's home to many of the … Continue reading ?

Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top 25 centers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:22:21 +0000

(Rankings are based solely on players' projected performances in 2011-12. Please note that players are listed at their official position when the rankings were created.) In keeping with tradition, there isn't a weak link among the league's top centers. It's … Continue reading ?

What We Learned: Yashin’s NHL return maybe the biggest joke ever (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:04:58 +0000

NHL Notebook: Rangers sign Dubinsky (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:25:10 +0000

The New York Rangers signed forward Brandon Dubinsky to a four-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Thursday. Dubinsky and the Rangers avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to the long-term deal. He made $2 million and was reportedly asking for a one-year contract worth $4.6...

Puck Headlines: Islanders add cowbell; Ovechkin gut examined (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:14:15 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Easy ways to tell you might be purchasing an NHL knockoff … Continue reading ?

Happy anniversary, Ilya Kovalchuk contract rejection fiasco (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:07:31 +0000

The New Jersey Devils held a press conference yesterday to announce a high-profile signing. We can only assume that, one year later, they double-checked to make sure new coach Peter DeBoer's contract was square with the NHL. No sense in … Continue reading ?

NHL Notebook: Stamkos re-signs, DeBoer new coach of Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:05:11 +0000

Center Steven Stamkos isn't going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning's star center, who was a restricted free agent, on Tuesday signed a new contract that will keep him with the Lightning for the next five seasons. Terms of the deal were not announced.

Hockey’s second divorce from Atlanta leaves behind jilted fans – and creates exciting opportunities (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:51:36 +0000

ATLANTA (STATS) - Though it's been more than three decades, Joe Watkins still bleeds red. Atlanta Flames red, to be precise. Watkins is president - for life, he proudly points out - of the Atlanta Flames Fan Club, a group of 14 destined to keep the memory of the of the NHL's first foray into the southern United States alive.

Retiring Chris Osgood, Red Wings make the right call (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:55:07 +0000

Now this makes more sense. Instead of having 38-year-old Chris Osgood and his wonky groin backing up Jimmy Howard next season, the Detroit Red Wings will instead bid the veteran farewell on Tuesday as he retires from the NHL. From … Continue reading ?

Alexei Yashin’s NHL comeback: Possibility or negotiating ploy? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:36:23 +0000

It must be that time of the year again. The weather is warm, the pools are crowded and Alexei Yashin's agent is making noise about an NHL comeback. Almost a year to the day from the last time they floated … Continue reading ?

Japanese player battles nerves, language barrier in NHL camp (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:36:23 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Of the almost 50 players that attended the New York Islanders' developmental camp last week, there was one invitee that really stood out -- for geographic reasons. Mei Ushu, a 20-year old, 6-foot, 196-pound defenseman from Japan … Continue reading ?

Winnipeg adds Huddy, Flaherty, Borgford to staff (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:05:31 +0000

The Winnipeg Jets added Charlie Huddy, Wade Flaherty and Tony Borgford to their coaching staff Friday. Huddy will be an assistant coach, a job he's held in the NHL the last 12 years with the New York Rangers, Edmonton and Dallas. Huddy also spent 18 seasons in the league as a defenseman, winning five Stanley Cups with the Oilers.

NHL Notebook: Pronger may not be ready for start of camp (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:35:09 +0000

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger told TSN Radio Wednesday that he isn't sure he'll be healthy for the start of training camp next season. The 36-year-old Pronger is expected to make a full recovery from back surgery in May, but he is still limited to light...

Islanders reach agreement with Colliton (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:01:11 +0000

The New York Islanders announced Thursday forward Jeremy Colliton has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way, NHL/AHL contract. Colliton, 25, had two goals and one assist in 15 games with the Islanders this past season, his sixth on the professional level.

Canadiens’ Pacioretty takes big step in recovery (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:40:10 +0000

Montreal Canadiens right wing Max Pacioretty took a major step in his recovery from a fractured vertebra by suiting up for a full 60-minute contest in a charity event on Wednesday, NHL.com reported Thursday. Pacioretty has not played competitive hockey since he suffered a...

Who are the easiest teams to root for in the NHL? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:05:15 +0000

Would it surprise you to learn that it's difficult committing your heart and soul to rooting on the Phoenix Coyotes? Or that it's hard out there for a New York Islanders fan? Or that winning your last Stanley Cup in … Continue reading ?

NHL Notebook: Coyotes sign Yandle, Kaberle now a Hurricane (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:01:07 +0000

It took a while and lots of negotiating, but the Phoenix Coyotes got their man, signing defenseman Keith Yandle to a five-year contract worth a reported $26 million, various media sources reported Tuesday. Yandle, 24, who has spent the past five seasons with the Coyotes, has become...

Puck Daddy’s 2011 NHL Free-Agent Frenzy Report Card (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:43:36 +0000

Good to see a summer where the "frenzy" in the NHL Free-Agent Frenzy isn't just hyperbole, no? The dust has settled after a few days of signings both large and small, dramatic and expected. Many players you'd never expect to … Continue reading ?

Oilers sign free agent goalie Danis, played last year in Russia (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:25:16 +0000

The Edmonton Oilers on Monday announced they have agreed to a one-year contract with goaltender Yann Danis. The 6-0, 185-pound Danis played for Amur Khabarovsk of the Russian KHL league. The 30-year-old Quebec native has only played in 45 games in the NHL, but he's...

What We Learned: George McPhee is cold runnin’ the NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:40:30 +0000

Leafs sign free-agent centre Tim Connolly (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:52:14 +0000

TORONTO - A day after staying quiet at the start of NHL free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped in with a big splash.

NHL Notebook: More free agent signings, including Richards, Gagne and Vrbata (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:55:24 +0000

The New York Rangers won the Brad Richards sweepstakes, agreeing to terms on a nine-year, $58.5 million contract with the All-Star forward Saturday. The deal isn't yet official, as all documents still need to be signed, but Richards is now off the market.

Bourne Blog: Why long-term contracts in the NHL are stupid (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:29:02 +0000

Becoming the best hockey player you can be takes a lot of commitment when the cameras aren't running. During the summer months, you don't actually have to be anywhere or do anything. Nobody will know if you skip a day … Continue reading ?

NHL Notebook: Jagr signs with FLyers, Cole goes to Canadiens (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:10:19 +0000

The NHLPA's grievance against the Nashville Predators for not qualifying their restricted free agents on time will be heard on July 8. The player's association filed a grievance late Wednesday night, saying the Nashville Predators did not properly qualify their restricted...

Why Blue Jackets’ signing of James Wisniewski was essential (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:25:52 +0000

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the offseason facing some very specific, though uncomfortably familiar, problems. Like goal-scoring, as they were 24th in the NHL with a goals-for average of 2.51. Like their power play, which was a soul-crushing 42-for-301 for … Continue reading ?

Sabres trade gamble pays off with D Ehrhoff signed (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:18:28 +0000

Once defenseman Christian Ehrhoff put his round of golf on hold to hear what the Buffalo Sabres had to offer, general manager Darcy Regier was confident he had a shot at signing the German veteran before the start of the NHL's free agency period. The Sabres' gamble to acquire and then sign Ehrhoff in under two days paid off late Thursday after the seven-year veteran signed a 10-year, $40...

Sabres gamble pays off with Ehrhoff signed (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:06:14 +0000

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Once defenceman Christian Ehrhoff put his round of golf on hold to hear what the Buffalo Sabres had to offer, general manager Darcy Regier was confident he had a shot of signing the player before the start of the NHL's free agency period.

NHL Notebook: Penguins offer contract to Jagr (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:10:19 +0000

The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports. Jagr, 39, last played in the NHL for the New York Rangers in 2007-08. He has spent the last three seasons in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League.

Paul Kariya retires from hockey (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:48:47 +0000

After an impressive 15-year NHL career, Paul Kariya has decided to hang up his skates, announcing he was retiring from the game of hockey on Wednesday.

What We Learned: How the salary cap floor hurts the NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:07:27 +0000

Puck Headlines: Panthers target top pick; NHL scheduled released (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:30:20 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. (Running around at the draft today, so excuse the truncated headlines.) • … Continue reading →

Skinner named NHL rookie of the year (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:48:01 +0000

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The NHL's youngest player has been crowned as its best rookie.

Hurricane’s Skinner named NHL Rookie of the Year (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:40:10 +0000

He isn't even old enough to drink, but 19-year-old star Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes is the toast of the NHL, being named the league's rookie of the year on Wednesday. Skinner, a speedy and agile forward, won the Calder Trophy, defeating Michael Grabner of the...

NHL looks at broadening headshot rule (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:25:18 +0000

The NHL is considering dropping the 'blindside' component of Rule 48. The league's general managers met before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final and came up with a recommended change to the rule that deals with illegal checks to the head.

Okposo agrees to 5-year deal with Islanders (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:08:31 +0000

Kyle Okposo agreed to a five-year, $14 million deal on Wednesday to stay with the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old right wing, who could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, had five goals and 15 assists last season -- his fourth in the NHL, all with New York. Okposo missed the Islanders' first 44 games after he tore the labrum in his right shoulder during training camp in...

NHL notebook: Islanders give Grabner a five-year extension (fixes typo in lede) (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 14 May 2011 00:45:11 +0000

The New York Islanders signed winger Michael Grabner to a five-year extension on Friday, May 13. The 23-year old is one of the three nominees for this year's Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. The deal is reportedly worth $15 million.

NHL notebook: Islanders give Grabner a five-year extension (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 14 May 2011 00:20:09 +0000

The New York Islanders signed winger Micheal Grabner to a five-year extension on Friday, May 13. The 23-year old is one of the three nominees for this year's Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. The deal is reportedly worth $15 million.

Islanders sign Grabner to five-year extension (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:15:12 +0000

The New York Islanders signed winger Micheal Grabner to a five-year extension on Friday. The 23-year old is one of the three nominees for this year's Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's top rookie. Financial details of the deal have not yet been made available.

NHL Notebook for Tuesday, May 10, 2011 (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:40:12 +0000

San Jose Sharks star winger Ryane Clowe will miss Game 6 against the Detroit Red Wings with an upper-body injury. Clowe, who leads the team in playoff scoring with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 11 games, didn't travel with the team to Detroit.

Bergenheim steps up game for surging Lightning (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:16:27 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. - Growing up in Finland, Sean Bergenheim envisioned himself someday playing in the NHL and elevating his game during the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL notebook: Capitals’ Knuble doubtful for Game 5 (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:10:13 +0000

Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau has confirmed that right wing Mike Knuble would not suit up for Game 5 against the New York Rangers on Saturday. Knuble was forced to sit out Game 4 after being struck by a shot from Mike Green on the hand in Game 3.

NHL’s names finalist for GM award (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:10:25 +0000

Tampa Bay's Steve Yzerman, Vancouver's Mike Gillis and Nashville's David Poile are finalists for the NHL's general manager of the year award. Yzerman is in his first season with the Lightning, which is in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. The former Detroit Red Wings star made a number of key moves to help the team, including in the January acquisition of goalie Dwayne...

General Manager of the Year Award: Yzerman vs. Gillis vs. Poile (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:30:44 +0000

In full disclosure, we didn't remember this award actually existed until the NHL announced that the General Manager of the Year Award's finalists would be revealed Wednesday. And then we couldn't remember if this was a serious piece of hardware … Continue reading →

NHL inconsistent policing headshots (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:40:22 +0000

If I'm Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cooke, I'm over at teammate Chris Kunitz's stall asking, "Why was my elbow on Ryan McDonagh worth 10 games and the first round of the playoffs, and your elbow, which looked as bad as mine, on Simon Gagne, got you one game off? It's different rules for different people."

Couture, Grabner, Skinner up for rookie honour (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:13:15 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - It was all about goal-scoring in the race for the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year.

Couture, Grabner, Skinner vie for NHL rookie honor (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:53:21 +0000

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture, New York Islanders right wing Michael Grabner and Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner are the finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL's rookie of the year. Couture, Grabner and Skinner received the most votes from members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association in results announced Tuesday.

NHL reveals Calder Trophy finalists (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:48:27 +0000

New York Islanders right wing Michael Grabner, San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture and Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner are the three finalists for this year's Calder Trophy, honoring the NHL's top rookie. Grabner, who joined the Islanders after being waived by the...

Penguins rule local TV ratings; Bruins, Blues see huge spike (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:17 +0000

Sports Business Journal (reg. req.) has the 2010-11 regular-season cable ratings for 22 of the NHL's franchises -- they were unable to collect data for Carolina, Nashville or the Canadian franchises -- and the Pittsburgh Penguins are, by far, the … Continue reading →

NHL notebook: Stars fire Crawford after two seasons (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:45:29 +0000

Marc Crawford was fired as the head coach of Dallas Stars on Tuesday, two days after the team missed the playoffs for the second time in his two seasons. The Stars led the Pacific Division for a large chunk of the year, but they faded badly in the second half.

What We Learned: No sympathy for NHL’s playoff berth chokers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:36:29 +0000

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:24:20 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New York Rangers did all they could to make the playoffs, but still needed a helping hand from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:56:16 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Scott Hartnell and Andrej Meszaros each scored two goals, and the Philadelphia Flyers clinched the Atlantic Division and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-4 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Pens, Isles meet again 2 months after fight night (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:29:22 +0000

If the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders fought things out on the silver screen instead of a sheet of ice, the sequel would have a roman numeral tacked onto the title a la "Rocky." It's been two months since the Atlantic Division rivals staged one of the most penalty- and fight-filled games they or the NHL has ever seen.

Bourne Blog: ‘We sucked. Who wants to keep their job?’ (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:32:35 +0000

The best teams in the NHL have been ramping up for months, aiming to peak at just the right time. That time is now, and playoff seeded squads are buckling down for the best part of the season. Non-playoff teams, … Continue reading →

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:03:22 +0000

The Calgary Flames' impressive playoff run finally flickered out Wednesday night, ensuring Canadian content will be at a premium when the post-season gets underway.

Fan’s take: Why the Philadelphia Flyers are one of the NHL’s elite franchises (Associated Content)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:25:03 +0000

Any information offered about an organization as controversial as the Flyers could elicit responses that are similar to the bench-clearing brawls of the 1970s. Philadelphia's hockey team has been called many names over the years, one of the cleaner ones has been "The...

What We Learned: Jarome Iginla reminds us why he’s an NHL legend (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:55:54 +0000

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 05:24:18 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Danny Cleary tipped in Brian Rafalski's shot 2:58 into overtime for Detroit's fourth unanswered goal, leading the Red Wings to a 4-3 win over Nashville on Saturday that clinched their 20th straight playoff berth.

Bourne Blog: Do players care about winning the Presidents’ Trophy? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:28:17 +0000

After beating the Los Angeles Kings last night, the Vancouver Canucks locked up the NHL's Presidents' Trophy, the award handed out to the team that finishes the regular season with the most points. The big question: "Do the players give … Continue reading →

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:11:24 +0000

The Vancouver Canucks didn't waste a lot of energy celebrating the first Presidents' Trophy in the franchise's 40-year history.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:50:19 +0000

CALGARY - Ray Emery made 23 saves to remain perfect with Anaheim, Corey Perry scored twice and added an assist and the Ducks moved into sixth place in the Western Conference and dealt Calgary a crushing blow, beating the Flames 4-2 on Wednesday night.

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:07:21 +0000

The Detroit Red Wings haven't been embarrassed this badly in almost 18 years.

Devils stay alive with win over Islanders (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:34:34 +0000

The New Jersey Devils are somehow still alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race -- barely. The chances are so slim that even the Devils, who haven't missed the postseason in 15 years, are resigned that the NHL's second-longest current streak is about to end. Just not on this night. Andy Greene's goal with 4:56 left snapped a tie and lifted the Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New...

Saturday’s Three Stars: JVR’s first trick; Perry takes Richard lead (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:29:57 +0000

No. 1 Star: James van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia Flyers van Riemsdyk notched his first career NHL hat trick with a pair of goals in the first and the capper midway through the third period as Philadelphia downed the New York Islanders … Continue reading →

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:15:14 +0000

Forsaking their wide-open, high-scoring ways of recent seasons, the Washington Capitals now take pride in shutting down their opponents.

Van Riemsdyk’s hat trick lifts Flyers over Isles (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:40:25 +0000

Gloves were dropped and blows delivered twice in the first 21 seconds. James van Riemsdyk then delivered the knockout punch for the Philadelphia Flyers, who pounded the New York Islanders again. Van Riemsdyk scored two goals in the first period and finished his first NHL hat trick in the third to help the Flyers remain alone atop the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 victory over the Islanders on...

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:30:37 +0000

Coach Jacques Martin says he didn't expect his Canadiens to come out fighting to avenge Max Pacioretty's injury — he just wanted them to win the game.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:13:14 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Chris Kunitz's shootout goal lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Puck Headlines: Ovechkin talks injury; NHL’s top villains (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:59:25 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • With the Matt Cooke situation having signaled a new era on … Continue reading →

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:44:16 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Alexander Semin's shootout goal lifted the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night and pulled them within one point of first place in the Eastern Conference.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:59:17 +0000

The Washington Capitals may be resting their superstar, but that doesn't mean they've given up on taking top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Cooke suspension: NHL finally serious on discipline or aberration? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:58:36 +0000

That Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins would be suspended for 10 games wasn't an outlandish prediction. It allows the NHL to puff out its chest, declare him banned "FOR THE REST OF THE REGULAR SEASON" and place a boot … Continue reading →

Pens’ Cooke banned through 1st round of playoffs (PA SportsTicker)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:39:57 +0000

Matt Cooke got exactly the kind of harsh punishment Mario Lemieux challenged the NHL to hand out.

Cooke suspended for season, 1st round of playoffs (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:45:07 +0000

The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Matt Cooke for the remainder of the regular season (10 games) and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the league announced Monday

Cooke’s senseless elbow makes NHL’s job easy (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Matt Cooke's elbow hit is the last straw for the NHL, making it easy for the league to dole out punishment.

NHL suspends Matt Cooke until 2nd round (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:55:19 +0000

TORONTO - Matt Cooke has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and first round of the playoffs by the NHL.

What We Learned: Matt Cooke gives NHL chance for big ban (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:28:12 +0000

Jim Matheson: Time for NHL to throw the book at Cooke (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:01:53 +0000

Matt Cooke is like the bad gambler who wants to quit his compulsive behaviour but just can’t stay away from the slot machines. When he sees a casino, it draws him in. Same thing with an unsuspecting player when Cooke has him in his sights.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:39:18 +0000

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Nathan Gerbe and Tyler Ennis scored 1:50 apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres opened ground in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-2 rout of the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:38:12 +0000

Heading into a third-period power play, Guy Boucher wanted the Tampa Bay Lightning to be as concerned about preventing a goal as adding to their lead.

Stu Cowan: NHL’s inaction is beyond puzzling (The Montreal Gazette)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:23:04 +0000

Are you starting to get the feeling that the National Hockey League and commissioner Gary Bettman don't really care about fans who are turned off by violence and head shots?

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:44:33 +0000

The Washington Capitals have toned down their all-out offence this season while tightening up their defence.

Which teams will tumble in standings due to shootout crutch? (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:18:42 +0000

Please recall last summer when the NHL confirmed a commonsense rule change that affected the way Stanley Cup...

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:24:11 +0000

A dangerous hit and a scary injury to one of their teammates had the Montreal Canadiens more concerned than excited after their latest victory.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:22:57 +0000

SUNRISE, Fla. - David Booth had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers held on to beat Chicago 3-2 on Tuesday night and end the Blackhawks' eight-game winning streak.

Scanlan: Head injuries overshadowing rest of the game (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:02:40 +0000

Has Sidney Crosby had a bigger impact on the NHL in the first half or second half of the 2010-11 season?

Sunday’s Three Stars: Callahan’s high 5; Iginla makes history (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:17:58 +0000

No. 1 Star: Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers Callahan's first NHL hat trick later became his first NHL 4-goal...

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:22:01 +0000

The streaking Chicago Blackhawks put the brakes on the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff push.

Isles’ Gillies given 10-game ban by NHL for hit (PA SportsTicker)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:48:10 +0000

By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer

Isles’ Gillies given 10-game ban by NHL (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:15:39 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York Islanders forward Trevor Gillies has been hit hard by the NHL again, getting a 10-game ban Friday for a dangerous shot from behind in his first game back from a nine-game suspension.

Isles’ Gillies given 10-game ban by NHL for hit (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:10:25 +0000

Islanders forward Trevor Gillies has been hit hard by the NHL again, getting a 10-game ban Friday for a dangerous shot from behind in his first game back from a nine-game suspension. Gillies, one of the key combatants in New York's fight-filled win over Pittsburgh on Feb. 11, played only four shifts Wednesday night before he was ejected for hitting Minnesota Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck from...

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:20:09 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Darryl Boyce scored the go-ahead goal with 4:30 left in the third period in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:06:16 +0000

Ilya Kovalchuk is starting to earn his considerable pay in New Jersey.

Puck Headlines: NHL ‘army men’; Bylsma praise; Ovie Reebok ad (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:24:04 +0000

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:35:34 +0000

The last time the Boston Bruins had a perfect six-game road trip, Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito were leading the team to their second Stanley Cup title in three years.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:31:39 +0000

WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin scored 1:55 into overtime after Brooks Laich tied the game with a minute left in regulation and the Washington Capitals snatched a 2-1 win from the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

2011 NHL trade deadline: Winners & losers (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:08:00 +0000

The Kings landed power forward Dustin Penner and the Capitals sized up with Jason Arnott in the biggest deals of the day.

Penner to Kings tops NHL trade deadline day (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:10:26 +0000

Until the Los Angeles Kings made the biggest move of NHL trade deadline day by prying forward Dustin Penner away from the Edmonton Oilers, the further breaking up of the Florida Panthers dominated an otherwise dull day of dealing. Penner was the main marquee player to change teams on Monday, in what was an out-of-character slow deadline day.

Puck Daddy’s 2011 NHL Trade Deadline Report Card (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:01:11 +0000

There were a few points during the coverage of 2011 NHL Trade Deadline Day in which you realized that the...

Kessel, Crawford, Calvert named three stars (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:43:16 +0000

Toronto Maple Leafs right-winger Phil Kessel was named the NHL's first star Monday after leading the league with eight points in four games.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:15:25 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist, Jarret Stoll and defenceman Drew Doughty scored power-play goals, and the Los Angeles Kings held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Saturday.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:50:08 +0000

Alex Kovalev feels just as good on his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins as he did when he left eight years ago.

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:24:32 +0000

The Toronto Maple Leafs took advantage of Montreal backup goalie Alex Auld to get their first goals at the Bell Centre this season. And they kept right on scoring, even after the Canadiens summoned all-star Carey Price.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:36:56 +0000

Carey Price's previous trip to Vancouver ended with a sore hand. This time the Montreal Canadiens' goalie left with a souvenir puck.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:02:43 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Shane Doan scored an overtime power-play goal as the Phoenix Coyotes won their eighth straight game by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Reimer still grappling with growing celebrity (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:08:46 +0000

TORONTO - There are parts of life in the NHL that James Reimer is still getting used to.

Players to watch as NHL trade deadline approaches (The Edmonton Journal)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:01:46 +0000

Anybody trying to come up with a top 10 list of players to move on or near the Feb. 28 NHL trade deadline has had to change it on the fly.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 06:48:56 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. - Dainius Zubrus scored goals in the first and third periods and the surging New Jersey Devils earned their season-best seventh straight victory by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Saturday night.

Montoya makes 35 saves in Isles’ 3-0 win vs. Kings (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:02:35 +0000

Matt Moulson could hardly contain his smile. After all, it's not often a player scores two goals against his brother-in-law in the NHL. Talk about family bragging rights. Moulson got the better of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, and Al Montoya made 35 saves in his first NHL start in nearly two years in the New York Islanders' 3-0 victory Saturday night.

Cherry blast Lemieux over brawl comments (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:18:31 +0000

Don Cherry says Penguins owner Mario Lemieux is a hypocrite for his comments on the NHL's discipline in the wake of last week's brawl-filled game between Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders.

NHL Roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:29:59 +0000

The Boston Bruins kicked it into gear in the third period to beat the Ottawa Senators on a night when a scorecard really was needed to keep up with all the players coming and going.

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:03:11 +0000

The Nashville Predators' banged-up offence was more than a match for the Vancouver Canucks' depleted defence.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:09:07 +0000

An unexpected shootout hero finally gave the Philadelphia Flyers a win over one of their biggest Eastern Conference threats.

Tempers on ice (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:28:56 +0000

Mario Lemieux received so many hits, jabs and pokes on Monday he must have thought he was back playing in the ‘Garage League’ he once termed the NHL.

Young Senators keep busy doing double duty (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:08:46 +0000

If the Ottawa Senators haven’t been getting much value from their million- and multimillion-dollar players, they are getting it from their minor leaguers fighting for full-time jobs in the NHL.

NHL Roundup: A look at Sunday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:19:37 +0000

Todd Bertuzzi is showing flashes of his old self.

On Mario Lemieux and the Matt Cooke ‘hypocrisy’ (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:04:46 +0000

The easiest response to Mario Lemieux's bombshell of a statement regarding the NHL's suspensions for...

Lemieux bashes NHL for brawl aftermath (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:08:21 +0000

Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux said the NHL failed in its punishment of the New York Islanders following a fight-filled game between the teams -- and went so far as to question whether he wanted to stay in the league. Lemieux, who had a Hockey Hall of Fame playing career with the Penguins, issued a statement Sunday in which he bashed the league's handling of the aftermath of Friday...

Mario Lemieux questions direction of NHL (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:45:31 +0000

The NHL intended to deliver a message to all of its players when it punished the New York Islanders over the weekend. It didn't go nearly far enough for one of the greatest to ever play the game.

Lemieux bashes NHL for brawl aftermath (PA SportsTicker)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:32:09 +0000

By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer

Mario Lemieux responds to Isles/Pens fallout with strong words (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:56:48 +0000

Organizations releasing statements that disagree with a suspension handed out by the NHL is not an uncommon...

Isles GM Snow surprised Penguins not fined (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:11:02 +0000

BUFFALO, N.Y. - New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow can accept the NHL's punishment following a fight-filled game against Pittsburgh.

NHL comes down hard on Gillies, Godard (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:31:46 +0000

The NHL suspended New York Islanders forwards Trevor Gillies for nine games and Matt Martin for four while slapping the club with a US$100,000 fine late Saturday night for their actions in a fight-filled win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Gillies given 9-game ban, Islanders fined $100,000 (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:22:37 +0000

The NHL suspended New York Islanders forwards Trevor Gillies for nine games, Matt Martin for four and handed the club a $100,000 fine late Saturday night for their actions in a fight-filled win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Only enforcer Eric Godard was punished on the Penguins side by the league as he received an automatic 10-game suspension for leaving the bench Friday night to join a...

NHL suspends three, fines Islanders $100K for brawl (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:17:59 +0000

After last night's edition of "Friday Night Fights" on Long Island between the Islanders and...

Players say hockey brawls a blip, not a trend (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:12:58 +0000

MONTREAL - With all the fights, black eyes and even a player jumping off the bench to join a melee this week, it seems that the NHL has gone back in time to the 1970s.

Bourne Blog: No surprise when minor leaguers make NHL impact (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:59:52 +0000

Last night, the New York Islanders ' 47th string goaltender Mikko Koskinen made 37 saves on 40 shots,...

Koskinen staunch in Islanders shootout win (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:35:20 +0000

New York Islanders fourth-string goalie Mikko Koskinen showed no signs of being intimidated by a sold-out Bell Centre crowd. Two days after the Finn lost his first start in the NHL, Koskinen earned his first league win in the New York Islanders' 4-3 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Okposo gives Islanders shootout win over Canadiens (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:54:34 +0000

The New York Islanders' fourth-string goalie showed no signs of being intimidated by a sold-out Bell Centre crowd. Kyle Okposo scored on New York's fourth shootout attempt and Mikko Koskinen got his first NHL win in the Islanders' 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Islanders beat Habs, drop Sens into last place (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:04:01 +0000

What should have been an easy game turned into a nail-biter as the New York Islanders, who entered play Thursday as the last-place team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, took the Montreal Canadiens to a shootout and left town with a 4-3 win.

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:01:23 +0000

Jacques Lemaire has turned the New Jersey Devils around, and now he has an impressive career milestone to show for it.

Okposo’s shootout goal earns Islanders win (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:26:00 +0000

MONTREAL - Soft-spoken Mikko Koskinen was not jumping down but the excitement in his eyes was clearly evident after the 22-year-old posted his first NHL win for the New York Islanders before 21,273 spectators at the Bell Centre.

New Leaf Lupul expected to debut (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:16:25 +0000

Newly acquired Toronto forward Joffrey Lupul thinks he can be a 30-goal scorer in the NHL, and he'll get a chance to give his career a spark beginning Thursday as the Maple Leafs host the New Jersey Devils.

Penguins’ Cooke suspended for 4 games (CBC.ca)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:07:37 +0000

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke was suspended four games by the NHL on Wednesday for a hit the previous night on a Columbus player.

Senators determined not to finish last overall in NHL (The Ottawa Citizen)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:13:46 +0000

If the old cliche is true that a team has to hit rock bottom before it begins to rebound, then maybe brighter days are ahead for the Ottawa Senators.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:11:23 +0000

Logan Couture solidified his status as a top contender for NHL rookie of the year with a record-breaking performance.

Saturday’s Three Stars: Perry’s trick; 5 shutout night in NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:37:50 +0000

No. 1 Star: Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks The Ducks all-star forward scored a power-play goal in the first and an...

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:22:46 +0000

BOSTON - Logan Couture scored on one of just 18 shots for San Jose as the surging Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Saturday.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:57:23 +0000

BOSTON - Patrice Bergeron had two goals and an assist to lift the Boston Bruins to a fight-filled 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:12:23 +0000

Johan Franzen became the first player to score five goals in one game against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:05:00 +0000

OTTAWA - Johan Franzen scored five goals as the Detroit Red Wings sent Ottawa to its eighth straight loss by beating the Senators 7-5 on Wednesday night.

Staal earns NHL’s first star of week honours (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:32:56 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Hurricanes centre Eric Staal was named the NHL's first star of the week Tuesday after putting up four points in a pair of victories during an abbreviated week.

Crosby’s return headlines start of NHL’s regular-season stretch run (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:12:00 +0000

With the all-star break behind us here are 10 things to watch in the NHL's second half.

Crosby’s return headlines start of stretch run (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:12:00 +0000

With the all-star break behind us here are 10 things to watch for during the NHL's second half.

Player poll: Quebec City deserves NHL team (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:36:12 +0000

TORONTO - Quebec City is the Canadian locale most deserving of an NHL team while both fighting and the instigator rule have a place in the game, according to a poll of the league's players.

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:30:50 +0000

Lee Sweatt was as surprised as anyone that he scored on his first NHL shot.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:35:13 +0000

The Philadelphia Flyers were unlikely Stanley Cup finalists last season.

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:31:35 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - Jeff Carter, Claude Giroux and Kimmo Timonen scored power-play goals and the Philadelphia Flyers headed into the all-star break leading the NHL in wins after a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Nabokov decides not to report to Islanders (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:36:01 +0000

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Evgeni Nabokov's return to the NHL is on hold.

NHL Roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:28:43 +0000

The Calgary Flames were looking for a way to come back from one of their worst home losses of the season.

Stunning Numbers: The road warriors and worriers in the NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:07:34 +0000

Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. This week, we're focusing...

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:29:00 +0000

The New Jersey Devils certainly didn't look like the team with the worst record in the NHL, though playing a Pittsburgh Penguins squad missing its two biggest stars probably helped.

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:23:37 +0000

Marian Gaborik was clearly thrilled to be back on the ice. Jonas Gustavsson might wish he was back on the bench.

Sens effort around the net not paying off (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:10:24 +0000

OTTAWA - If the NHL rewarded effort with goals, the Ottawa Senators would be in good shape.

The top National Lacrosse League players of all time (Associated Content)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:45:06 +0000

The players of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) may not get paid the flamboyant salaries of other sports leagues, but they're no less talented than their counterparts in the major leagues. Most played college lacrosse at some of the US and Canada's top programs, and all are exceptional athletes. Here's an introduction to some of the league's all-time leaders. John Tavares - he shares his number, 11, with an all-time great in Buffalo Sabres hockey, Gilbert Perreault, and shares his name with the NHL's first overall draft pick in 2009, his...

Monday’s Three Stars: Zdeno Chara’s hat trick; Langenbrunner, Marleau hit 1,000 games played in NHL (Yahoo! Sports)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:32:52 +0000

No. 1 Star: Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins Chara's first NHL hat trick in 892 career games powered the Bruins to...

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:37:57 +0000

BOSTON - Jordan Staal scored with 16:35 left to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Boston 3-2 Saturday and avoid another collapse against the Bruins.

NHL Roundup: A look at Tuesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:33:46 +0000

It was more than just another night in the Shark Tank for Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson.

NHL Roundup: A look at Sunday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:33:27 +0000

A four-goal second period ensured the Chicago Blackhawks their first win over the New York Islanders in more than eight years.

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press)

Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:40:15 +0000

After a lukewarm start, the Montreal Canadiens' 3,000th NHL home game ended with a bang.