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While we wait for updates from today's practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, here's a look at the New York Islanders, who the Capitals visit on Tuesday. The Islanders have lost eight of their past nine games including their first six contests in December, and are in the middle of the "demolition phase" of rebuilding their franchise according to Newsday. *The Islanders have given up a league-high 109 goals and most recently, they suffered a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets in Columbus. *A strained groin ...
The 10-Hole (that’s 2 x 5-Hole, people)
The 10-Hole (that’s 2 x 5-Hole, people)
waitingfornextyear.com — Every Tuesday, WFNY’s The 5-Hole brings you up to date with the goings-on of the CBJ… Just behind the readership of WFNY, there was no other group who suffered more during the WFNY down-time than the Blue Jackets, sadly (see: Week 2). I’ve broken it up into ... (more) The 10-Hole (that’s 2 x 5-Hole, people)
'True Blue Jackets Fan'
blog.dispatch.com — The Blue Jackets traded tough guy Jody Shelley to the San Jose Sharks last season. That deal did nothing to jeopardize the lifetime contract he enjoys with the Columbus community and many Jackets fans. Shelley proved that again this morning... (more) 'True Blue Jackets Fan'
Coyotes look to 'keep climbing'
azcentral.com — The Coyotes have overcome an early-season hurdle by working their way into the top eight in the Western Conference, and they'll be trying to enhance their position with a victory Saturday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets. "As long as your team is ... (more) Coyotes look to 'keep climbing'
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Tuesday Roundup - Gamenight: Caps @ Isles
Japers' Rink — ... it might be close?... A handful of new power rankings are out with the Caps up two to seventh at CBSSports.com, up seven to sixth at The Hockey News, up seven to fifth at SportingNews.com, and up two to (gulp) fourth at ESPN.com (even though they just beat the only Eastern Conference team ahead of them... must be BCS-related).... Cap of the Day: Sylvain Cote.... Oskar Osala continues to make an impression (h/t Capitals Insider... See? That's all it takes.)... Kip Brennan may be returning to ...

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weblogs.newsday.com 12/10/2008 — The Islanders announced the addition of radio stations that have agreed to carry their games and thus extend the limited reach of such games - a source of much consternation for many of their fans. Click below for the entire news release.  ...
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