Nielsen Signs 4-Year Extension With Isles
The New York Islanders announced today that Frans Nielsen has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension. Nielsen’s new deal extends through the 2015-16 season. Nielsen, 27, has nine goals ...
Isles, Devils to Play in New Brooklyn Arena
The New York Islanders will play the first-ever NHL game at Barclays Center on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 when they take on the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. The preseason game will mark the first hockey event ...
Family business
When you hail from a place that's pretty much off the hockey radar screen, it takes an extra strong family support system to make it to the top. For North Bellmore, N.Y., native Matt Gilroy, the proof ...
Steadying influence
So far this season, the dream of "Hockey Heaven" hasn't gone quite as well as fans had hoped for. The Buffalo Sabres have been bothered by injuries but also have had issues with what many ...
Progress report
NEWARK, N.J. -- Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon stepped to the podium at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul, Minn., and promptly announced the third overall pick: "The Florida Panthers ...
Bettman Addresses Devils Financial Issues
The NHL acknowledged this weekend, at the NHL All-Star Game festivities, that the New Jersey Devils have been advanced money by the league. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that the Devils are "stable" ...
Devils Get Ponikarovsky From Carolina
The Devils have acquired forward Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for minor-league defenseman Joseph Sova and a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NHL Draft. Ponikarovsky, 31, had ...
Devils Lose Tallinder For 6-8 Weeks
Devils’ President/CEO/General Manager Lou Lamoriello tonight released the following statement in regard to defenseman Henrik Tallinder: "Henrik Tallinder has been diagnosed with acute thrombophlebitis ...
Nabakov Wins 300th
Evgeni Nabokov won his 300th career game Saturday, as the Islanders defeated Buffalo 4-2 victory. Nabokov made 23 saves, though he got help from the post late. With 1:24 remaining in the third period ...
DiPietro To Have Another Surgery, Miss 10 Weeks
The New York Islanders announced that Rick DiPietro will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia. The procedure will sideline the Islanders goaltender for 10 weeks. DiPietro, 30, has been sidelined ...
Zajac Shelved For Now
Devils center Travis Zajac is going to miss the next couple of weeks, recuperating from soreness in his injured Achilles. He is hopeful to return after the upcoming All-Star break, Jan. 26-29 in Ottawa. The ...
De Haan Goes to IR
The Islanders announced that prospect defenseman Calvin de Haan is out 4-6 weeks with a left shoulder injury. De Haan has played this season with Bridgeport, plus one game with the Islanders -- his first ...
Tortorella to Coach All-Star Game
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella has clinched a spot as coach in the All-Star Game, upcoming the end of the month in Ottawa. The coach of the team in each conference with the best points percentage ...
Islanders Suspend Klementyev
The New York Islanders announced that defenseman Anton Klementyev has been suspended for failure to report for his ECHL assignment to the Idaho Steelheads. Klementyev began the 2011-12 season with the ...
Tortorella Fined for Post Game Comments
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella was fined $30,000 for his comments about the officiating following Monday's Winter Classic. "There is no acceptable explanation or excuse for commentary ...
Sky's the limit
Stand outside on a clear, moonlit night somewhere near Utica, N.Y., and, if a comet crosses the sky, you might not think much of it. But once upon a time, the name of that heavenly body became a hockey ...
Doing the Devils' work
NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Devils winger Ilya Kovalchuk is doing his part to keep his team competitive in the tight Eastern Conference. What a difference a year makes. A year ago, and on the heels of ...
Worth the wait
Feb. 11, 2011 was the most significant night of last season for the New York Islanders and their fans. Tired of getting run over by the mighty Penguins -- including a 3-0 loss just nine days prior, in ...
