lighthousehockey.com - 6/29/2009
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sports.yahoo.com - 6/29/2009
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Puck Buddy Robert Brigantic, a self-identified "long-suffering" New
York Islanders fan, sent over this email: Back in...
March you flagged an Islanders fan for a Jersey Foul of "incredible hubris and total indignation to the Hockey ...
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Our Jersey Fouls apology to a precognitive Islanders fan
barrymelroserocks.com - 6/26/2009
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As you might already know, today is draft
day in the NHL (and an excuse to post...
this picture). And as you might also already know, my New York Islanders have the first overall pick. And furthermore, as you might already know, these particular New York Islanders have a recent history that ...
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Oh Jeez, It's Only Noon and I'm Already Nauseous
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NHL Free Agency: New Jersey Devils Preview - Take 2
In Lou We Trust —
... become injured yet again. It's one of the options Dominik has at Lighthouse Hockey about the subject and I agree that it's really their only big need. If they can get someone in that role, the team will be much more competitive, no disrespect intended for ...
Philadelphia Flyers 2009 Free Agency Cheat Sheet
Broad Street Hockey —
... the Pens need to add a "top six forward or two and a top four defenseman." New Jersey needs "to upgrade their defense, preferably with an offensive or two-way defenseman," says John at In Lou We Trust. They're also in need of a backup goaltender, considering Clemmensen and Kevin Weekes are free agents. Oh, a coach too. The Rangers just need to back away from the salary cap, perhaps by shedding some of those ridiculous contracts. Looking at you, Wade Redden. The Islanders need a goalie -- bad. And a lot of other things. ...
2009 NHL free agency cheat sheets
From The Rink —
... In Lou We Trust
NY Islanders
$24-mil
1A option goaltender, a winger with size
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NY Rangers
$18.7-mil
More offence from their forwards
Blueshirt Banter ...
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