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Three In A Row
In my last post, just after the Islanders-Thrashers game on Thursday, I guaranteed the Islanders would have a three-game winning streak at some point down the stretch. Little did I realize it'd be happening so soon. The Isles have now won three straight (and gotten points in four straight) ...
Islanders' contract prohibits move off LI for 6 years -
newsday.com — Even if billionaire Charles Wang wanted to move his New York Islanders off Long Island anytime soon... -- as worried fans have speculated in recent weeks -- it wouldn't be easy. That's because the hockey team's lease with Nassau County contains strong ... (more) Islanders' contract prohibits move off LI for 6 years -
Prospect Park:  Schenn Or Bailey?
Prospect Park: Schenn Or Bailey?
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — We all know that it felt like the Islanders traded down 456 times in the 2008 NHL... Entry Draft....well they did it twice in the first round to grab a guy some felt could have been available in the second round. But the Isles did what they thought was right and went with Josh Bailey. Debate ON! (more) Prospect Park: Schenn Or Bailey?
Are You Serious?
Are You Serious?
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun had a brilliant idea in his most recent column. He says... John Tavares should avoid the New York Islanders like the plague. Tavares might be Mike Bossy version 2.0 in terms of his playing style but he's no Eric Lindros (Drama King?). Nathan has his take...read on!!! (more) Are You Serious?
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Splinters: Torrent of win edition
Lighthouse Hockey — ... with your thoughts -- the thread is growing.) Speaking of columnists who love to stir for the sake of it, Botta (not the stirrer) thought we should say sorry to Larry Brooks (that's the one). Kevin at BMR says sorry. I am not that big of a man. The win streak has made Islanders 360 have second thoughts about tanking. Stay the course, a thousand points of Tavares ... The Rivalry is spooked he predicted this mini win streak. Prognosis: Enjoy these days. Okposo Net tallies the namesake's ...

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