Western Road Swing
A season of hope has faded fast.
The New York Islanders who were once a playoff hopeful are now preparing for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Think what you will about the team but understand that this year, even without a playoff appearance, was a season of positives.
Sure there are negatives, which always come with positives, but this seasons Islanders team created somewhat of a balance over the two.
Tonight begins the first of a four game road trip. Three games are against Western Conference clubs and then the Islanders return home to New York to face the Rangers on enemy ice.
Categories: Around the League, Atlantic, Eastern Conference, New York Islanders Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Andrew MacDonald, Cam Fowler, Dustin Kohn, Dwayne Roloson, Henrik Sedin, John Tavares, Josh Bailey, Kyle Okposo, Matt Martin, Matt Moulson, Rick DiPietro, Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin
The Value Of: Paul Kariya
NHL Hot Stove presents it’s “The Value Of” series which will look at some of the names discussed around the NHL who likely will be moved at the March 3rd trade deadline.
Categories: Atlantic, Boston Bruins, By Teams, Calgary Flames, Central, Deadline Speculation, Eastern Conference, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Northeast, Northwest, Value Of:, Western Conference Tags: Bill Guerin, Larry Pleau, Mark Recchi, Martins Karsums, Matt Lashoff, Paul Kariya
Sykora Finally Free from Tyranical Benching
Earlier today, the Minnesota Wild placed veteran winger Petr Sykora on waivers, leaving this reporter wondering what is next for the Stanley Cup champion.
Categories: Atlantic, By Teams, Eastern Conference, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, NHLHS Features, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Northeast, Northwest, Pacific, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Western Conference Tags: Andrei Kostitsyn, Chris Kunitz, Garth Snow, James Sheppard, Luca Caputi, Martin Havlat, Mathieu Darche, Minnesota Wild, Petr Prucha, Petr Sykora, Robbie Earl, Todd Richards
