lighthousehockey.com - 7/16/2009
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THN: Backchecking with Chris Kontos
This has no relation to the Islanders, but news is slow. If you're too young to/don't remember him, Chris Kontos was a really interesting story. From playoff hero with L.A. -- oh! With John Tonelli! So there's your Isles tie-in! -- to four-goal scorer ...
Surgery likely for Kontos
community.thetimes-tribune.com 7/1/2009 —
George Kontos is going for a second opinion on Wednesday, but an MRI on Monday revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament and it's likely that Kontos will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
We have the story online, with a lot information ...
Kontos to Have TJ Surgery
nybaseballdigest.com 7/1/2009 — Bad news from Scranton
George Kontos is going for a second opinion on Wednesday, but an MRI on Monday revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament and it’s likely that Kontos will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Kontos was stuggling this month and his strikeout rate decreased ...
Backchecking: Backchecking: Clarke continues legacy in front office
thehockeynews.com 7/30/2009 — If we could all accomplish just a fraction of what Bob Clarke did in his career, I m sure we would all be content with our lives. Clarkie, as he is affectionately referred to by fans and friends, was playing for the Flin Flon Bombers of the ...
Islanders 2009-10 Schedule Analysis
3rdstringsafety.com 7/16/2009 — Last year, on the day when the 2008-09 schedule was released, I did a post talking about the schedule and predicting how the Islanders would fare. Honestly, it was one of the most fun blogs I did all year. Now that the 2009-10 schedule is here, let’s take a look at how things shake out ...
New York Islanders 2009-10 Schedule: Diving in
lighthousehockey.com 7/16/2009 —
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
On the Islanders' opening night in October, Sean Bergenheim will resume his search for Marc-Andre Fleury's soul.
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ISLANDERS SIGN TOP PICK TAVARES —
NY Post: Sports 7/15/2009
> John Tavares today signed a three-year entry level contract with the Islanders, who took the 19-year-old standout first overall in last month's NHL Draft. "It's an exciting time for the Islanders organization as we develop our young ...
Gary Bettman to Len Barrie: Put Up or Shut Up —
Bleacher Report - NHL 7/15/2009
Friday may be a big day in Tampa Bay Lightning history. As previously reported by 620WDAE's Steve Duemig and here in this column, Lightning co-owner Len Barrie hasn't contributed one nickel to the Lightning franchise. That will change on Friday or ...
TAVARES FACES PEN-ULTIMATE START —
NY Post: Sports 7/16/2009
> John Tavares officially became an Islander yesterday, signing a three-year entry level contract. And the NHL isn't wasting any time putting the current No. 1 pick on display. The Isles, who haven't drawn much interest around the league ...