Bits: Smurfs turn to ex-Isles; Coliseum PR war
What do you do when your $60 million man is already in decline? You bring in an ex-Isles fourth-liner, of course.
Last Game
| Final - 5.11.2013 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Stories
Garth Snow: GM of the Year?
He's taken his licks, but now New York Islanders GM Garth Snow is getting accolades for assembling a promising team using undervalued parts.
Isles Bits: Nino, Snow/Shero, CMac, Playoff Poll
New York Islanders and NHL news, from coach firings to outright campaigns for a video game.
The U. of Maine Opening and Islanders Coaches
The University of Maine coaching search doesn't affect the New York Islanders ... or does it?
Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
|
New Jersey
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
|
New York Islanders
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
Philadelphia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
New York Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
(updated 1.20.2013 at 3:12 AM EST)
Chris Bruton Signing: The who and the what
The New York Islanders give an ex-Acadia, Alaska, Peoria and Spokane scrapper his first NHL contract.
Isles 2013 Playoff Review: What went wrong
Not to beat a dead horse, but it should not be a debate what the biggest issue was in the New York Islanders' first-round loss. That issue is also their biggest offseason need.
Isles Bits: Everybody growing, as Nino wins silver
Nino Niederreiter's Swiss team wins silver at the Worlds, as the Islanders look forward to which prospects will excel in 2013-14.
Isles Bits: Nino, Swiss beat U.S.; Hamonic chirps
Nino Niederreiter scored the only goal the Swiss needed in a 3-0 defeat of the U.S., meaning Switzerland will win a medal at the World Championship for the first time in 60 years.
Islanders re-sign metaphor Eric Boulton
Like dark matter, some things can neither be seen nor fully explained, yet strongly hinted at through elaborate theory.
Isles Bits: Nino goes for medal; Coliseum Cold War
Pop some popcorn, as Bruce Ratner and unseen forces behind MSG's Coliseum redevelopment bid compete for attention.
Isles Bits: Shock! There are anti-Ratner leaks
Nassau political football will continue for years and years and years.
They're trying to call Matt Moulson a Lady again
Matt Moulson is a finalist for the Lady Byng trophy for the second season in a row.
Schedule
2012 Schedule
Pre-Season
Regular Season
| January | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | Saturday, January 19 2013 | loss 1 - 2 | coverage |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Monday, January 21 2013 | win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| @ Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday, January 24 2013 | win 7 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Boston Bruins | Friday, January 25 2013 | loss 2 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Winnipeg Jets | Sunday, January 27 2013 | OT loss 4 - 5 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, January 29 2013 | win 4 - 1 | coverage |
| @ New Jersey Devils | Thursday, January 31 2013 | OT win 5 - 4 | coverage |
| February | |||
| New Jersey Devils | Sunday, February 03 2013 | loss 0 - 3 | coverage |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, February 05 2013 | loss 2 - 4 | coverage |
| @ New York Rangers | Thursday, February 07 2013 | loss 1 - 4 | coverage |
| Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, February 09 2013 | loss 2 - 3 | coverage |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Monday, February 11 2013 | loss 4 - 6 | coverage |
| @ New York Rangers | Thursday, February 14 2013 | SO win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| New Jersey Devils | Saturday, February 16 2013 | win 5 - 1 | coverage |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Monday, February 18 2013 | loss 0 - 7 | coverage |
| @ Ottawa Senators | Tuesday, February 19 2013 | loss 1 - 3 | coverage |
| @ Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, February 21 2013 | OT win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Saturday, February 23 2013 | win 4 - 0 | coverage |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday, February 24 2013 | loss 2 - 4 | coverage |
| Boston Bruins | Tuesday, February 26 2013 | loss 1 - 4 | coverage |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday, February 28 2013 | OT loss 4 - 5 | coverage |
| March | |||
| Ottawa Senators | Sunday, March 03 2013 | SO win 3 - 2 | coverage |
| Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday, March 05 2013 | win 6 - 3 | coverage |
| New York Rangers | Thursday, March 07 2013 | OT loss 1 - 2 | coverage |
| Washington Capitals | Saturday, March 09 2013 | win 5 - 2 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, March 10 2013 | loss 1 - 6 | coverage |
| @ Tampa Bay Lightning | Thursday, March 14 2013 | win 2 - 0 | coverage |
| @ Florida Panthers | Saturday, March 16 2013 | win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| Ottawa Senators | Tuesday, March 19 2013 | loss 3 - 5 | coverage |
| Montreal Canadiens | Thursday, March 21 2013 | loss 2 - 5 | coverage |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Friday, March 22 2013 | loss 2 - 4 | coverage |
| Florida Panthers | Sunday, March 24 2013 | win 3 - 0 | coverage |
| @ Washington Capitals | Tuesday, March 26 2013 | win 3 - 2 | coverage |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, March 28 2013 | SO win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, March 30 2013 | loss 0 - 2 | coverage |
| April | |||
| @ New Jersey Devils | Monday, April 01 2013 | win 3 - 1 | coverage |
| Winnipeg Jets | Tuesday, April 02 2013 | win 5 - 2 | coverage |
| @ Washington Capitals | Thursday, April 04 2013 | SO loss 1 - 2 | coverage |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, April 06 2013 | win 4 - 2 | coverage |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Tuesday, April 09 2013 | win 4 - 1 | coverage |
| @ Boston Bruins | Thursday, April 11 2013 | win 2 - 1 | coverage |
| New York Rangers | Saturday, April 13 2013 | OT loss 0 - 1 | coverage |
| Florida Panthers | Tuesday, April 16 2013 | win 5 - 2 | coverage |
| @ Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday, April 18 2013 | win 5 - 3 | coverage |
| @ Winnipeg Jets | Saturday, April 20 2013 | SO win 5 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday, April 23 2013 | SO loss 3 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Philadelphia Flyers | Thursday, April 25 2013 | loss 1 - 2 | coverage |
| @ Buffalo Sabres | Friday, April 26 2013 | SO loss 1 - 2 | coverage |
| May | |||
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Wednesday, May 01 2013 | loss 0 - 5 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Friday, May 03 2013 | win 4 - 3 | coverage |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, May 05 2013 | OT loss 4 - 5 | coverage |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday, May 07 2013 | win 6 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Thursday, May 09 2013 | loss 0 - 4 | coverage |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Saturday, May 11 2013 | OT loss 3 - 4 | coverage |
| @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Sunday, May 12 2013 | 7:00 PM EDT | coverage |
Roster
New York Islanders Roster
| # | Pos. | DOB | W | H |
|---|
Stats
Offense
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | GTG | SOG | PCT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | 48 | 28 | 19 | 47 | -2 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 162 | ||
| Matt Moulson | 47 | 15 | 29 | 44 | -3 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 154 | ||
| Brad Boyes | 48 | 10 | 25 | 35 | -6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 97 | ||
| Frans Nielsen | 48 | 6 | 23 | 29 | -3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 93 | ||
| Mark Streit | 48 | 6 | 21 | 27 | -14 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 83 | ||
| Kyle Okposo | 48 | 4 | 20 | 24 | -2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | ||
| Michael Grabner | 45 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 108 | ||
| Josh Bailey | 38 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76 | ||
| Colin McDonald | 45 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -1 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82 | ||
| Casey Cizikas | 45 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 | ||
| Lubomir Visnovsky | 35 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69 | ||
| Keith Aucoin | 41 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 | ||
| Andrew MacDonald | 48 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | ||
| Matt Martin | 48 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 67 | ||
| Travis Hamonic | 48 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -8 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | ||
| David Ullstrom | 20 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | ||
| Marty Reasoner | 31 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | ||
| Thomas Hickey | 39 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | ||
| Evgeni Nabokov | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Brian Strait | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | ||
| Radek Martinek | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Anders Lee | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Matt Carkner | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | ||
| Jesse Joensuu | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Joe Finley | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Kevin Poulin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Eric Boulton | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Rick DiPietro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| GP | MIN | W | L | EGA | GA | GAA | SA | SV | SV% | SO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Nabokov | 41 | 2475 | 23 | 11 | 103 | 2.50 | 1139 | 1036 | .910 | 3 | |
| Kevin Poulin | 5 | 258 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 3.02 | 122 | 109 | .893 | 0 | |
| Rick DiPietro | 3 | 176 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 4.09 | 83 | 71 | .855 | 0 |
