The Isles and Rangers gave re-birth to a rivalry that has lacked meaningful games in recent years.
Former Islanders captain Alexei Yashin sat down with Lighthouse Hockey for an interview covering his new role with the Russian Women's National hockey team, the time he broke a Ranger's nose and his infamous turtlenecks.
Lubomir Visnovsky has signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Islanders.
Discussing the Atlantic Division progress, offseason moves, and lockout threats among SB Nation bloggers covering the NHL's New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Note: Bumping this notice to the top so more of our regulars see it as some other sport's season gets underway. Many of you expressed an interest in a LHH fantasy football league, so it is now put...
A strange signing considering Clark was injured much of last year, did not have many points when in the lineup and has two years of college eligibility left. Perhaps the team feels they can better monitor his health and development in Bridgeport.
Via tweet from Sean Leahy of Puck Daddy. This has a more explanatory version of how the leagues will respect each other's player's contract statuses.
The NHL's initial proposal seems ludicrous, but bear in mind that in negotiations, you are supposed to start out high with the idea that proposals will be negotiated toward a middle ground. NHL...
For 2013 2nd round pick.
The Bridgeport veteran exodus to Europe continues. Post to update as terms become available or local sources confirm.
Don Cherry and "Commie Stuff" #isles
Game 5 in Phoenix
On to plan B? Chesnokov is awaiting information on length of the extension and sometimes these stories aren't accurate and a "negotiating tactic," but he is well connected. It was always worth the gamble with a 3rd round pick, but if this is the case, look for his immediate removal from my "Top Islanders Under 25" list.
Seems like it was for real coaching showing some emotion back there abuse of officials.
Smaht, hahd, hawkey is no more, per Arthur Staple. Update: Confirmed by the team. Discuss in comments.
With Insiders including Nick Kypreos, Pat Quinn, Greg Wyshynski and big deal Neil, NYC Neil Neil Smith.
NYIslanders @NYIslanders #Isles confirm David Ullstrom recalled from Bridgeport. Brian Rolston has been placed on waivers.
Via Arthur Staple tweet. #Isles to recall C Casey Cizikas from BPT, send G Kevin Poulin down, D Travis Hamonic off IR. Hamonic, E. Nabokov both in tomorrow vs. #NYR.
Bits: Nabokov talks to "start soon"; around the NHL, more problems at BU #isles in videos.
Great to see some outstanding play recognized and rewarded. Here's to many more!
Lighthouse Hockey All-Star Fantasy Draft 2012 #isles Who picked JT91?
Squeeze out the last bit 'o hate!