Islanders-Sabres [open game thread]
Lighthouse Hockey —
... ? You misheard the damned prayer!) Meanwhile, Katie Strang says the lines look the same as we discussed earlier this week -- except she didn't pencil ...
Empty Netter Assists - 10-17-09
Empty Netters —
... made 38 saves in the win.
-Tough guy Aaron Boogaard actually scored the game-winner for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
-T.J. Fox had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers who officially started their regular season with a 5-4 road loss to the South Carolina Stingrays.
-The Nailers named defenseman Cliff Loya, a native of Pittsburgh, as captain.
Atlantic Division
-The Islanders recalled forward Joel Rechlicz from Bridgeport of the AHL.
-The Rangers need to cut down on their penalties ...
Islanders Gameday: How I Learned to Stop Feeling the Fin
Lighthouse Hockey —
... The Sharks are missing Torrey Mitchell and Joe Pavelski, Evgeni Nabakov has started all seven games, and Dan(n)y Heatley is a noted tool. After the 4-1 loss in Washington, Sharks coach Todd McLellan may be shaking things up. Does that include dressing the backup goalie for last year's 30th-place team? That'd be fun.
At the other end of the ice, Martin Biron will be in after being awoken from ex-teammate harassment duty yesterday to mop up for Dwayne Roloson. I'd like to see Jack Hillen get another look, ...
