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Islanders’ prospects hope to develop early chemistry

Joshua Bailey is one of five New York Islander draft picks skating at at Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa.

Islanders’ prospects hope to develop early chemistry

Joshua Bailey is one of five New York Islander draft picks skating at at Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa.

Islanders’ prospects hope to develop early chemistry

Joshua Bailey is one of five New York Islander draft picks skating at at Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp in Ottawa.

Hey 19 - Islanders Should Tab Trottier

BOB Hartley, fired by the Thrashers for, among other transgressions, his failure to use young players , is interviewing for the Islanders’ head-coaching job, and what’s wrong with this picture? John Tortorella, …

Frans Nielsen agrees to four-year deal with Islanders

Danish centre Frans Nielsen agreed to a US$2.1-million, four-year contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday.

Tortorella to interview with Islanders: report

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach John Tortorella could be back behind the bench with the New York Islanders.

Islanders and blue-liner Gervais agree on three-year contract

The New York Islanders have added to their defence corp by signing defenceman Bruno Gervais to a three-year, US$2.2225-million contract on Friday.

DiPietro Credits WWE Athletes

This past weekend, a traditional pro wrestling pay-per-view titled The Great American Bash, was held in the Nassau Coliseum where the New York Islanders currently call home.

Why you’ll watch - February

Here’s an in depth look at the Penguins’ February schedule: Feb 3 - At Canadiens: Because you still hang on to your Alex Kovalev jersey wishing he’d come back to Pittsburgh Feb.

Scott Gordon, Mike Sullivan among candidates for Islanders job

Current Providence Bruins coach Scott Gordon, as well as former P-Bruins and Boston Bruins coach Mike Sullivan, are among seven confirmed candidates for the New York Islanders’ head coaching job, Newsday is …

Islanders Get Permission to Speak with Tortorella

Blogging in the Tampa Tribune, Erik Erlendsson reports “Former Lightning coach John Tortorella could be in line to take over the vacant head coaching position with the New York Islanders.

Isles Lock Up Nielsen

The New York Islanders signed center Frans Nielsen to a new four-year contract worth $2.1 million on Saturday.

Our reporter takes one for team, with Islanders’ help

Boom! Boom! Boom! As the sound of paintball guns echoed repeatedly in the distance, I found temporary shelter behind a red inflated cushion … alongside three guys who may be Islanders some day.

Okposo welcomes the challenge to be a scorer

Kyle Okposo is only nine games into his NHL career and just seven months removed from the University of Minnesota, but when he walks into Islanders training camp in September, all eyes will be watching to see …

Islanders’ Bailey ready to contribute

Islanders first-round pick Josh Bailey, shown here at a prospect camp at IceWorks in Syosset Tuesday, hopes he can make the team and start contributing right away.

Islanders sign Jeff Tambellini

The New York Islanders signed forward Jeff Tambellini to a $1.175-million, two-year contract Wednesday.

Ted Nolan is Dismissed as the Islanders Head Coach

The New York Islanders are in the news again. Yesterday they fired Ted Nolan as the head coach.

New Tiger goalie follows Dubie’s path

Two future Bridgeport Sound Tigers goaltenders met at the University of Denver about six years ago, no doubt never figuring their paths would mirror each other twice.

Islanders rookie minicamp opens Monday

Eleven of the Islanders’ 13 picks from this year’s draft, including first-round pick Josh Bailey, will be on display when the club’s five-day rookie minicamp opens tomorrow afternoon at Iceworks in Syosset.

Penguins doing fine in free agency

The National Hockey League free agency season is not even a week old, but Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero should be done with his major purchases.

Bergenheim will abide by arbitration decision

Two years ago, forward Sean Bergenheim failed to sign a contract before training camp in violation of policy set by Islanders owner Charles Wang and wound up playing in Russia and Sweden instead of the NHL .

Isles reward Witt with $6 million pact extension

In the 59 games he was healthy enough to play last season, defenseman Brendan Witt probably ranked as the Islanders’ most valuable player.

Sound Tigers’ lineup begins to take form

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers’ roster didn’t just take shape Thursday. A slew of free agents kind of arrived at once, a quarter of a lineup dropping into place.

It’s - Manage Expectations’ Season

It’s free agent season, and under the new CBA - which has lowered the UFA age each season - one might think that means a whole host of talent is out there.

Hurricanes trade Cole to Oilers for Pitkanen

In this Dec. 31, 2007 file photo, Carolina Hurricanes’ Erik Cole brings the puck around the net to challenge New York Islanders goalie Wade Dubielewicz during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, …

Free agency roundup: Penguins sign Fleury

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, US$35-million extension on Thursday.

Islanders grab veteran Weight for one season

Doug Weight isn’t ready to look back and call it a career quite yet, having signed for a year with the Islanders.

Islanders give Streit five-year contract worth $20.5M

The New York Islanders signed free-agent defenseman Mark Streit to a five-year contract worth $20.5 million on Tuesday.

Report: Dubielewicz signs with Russian club

New York Islanders backup goaltender Wade Dubielewicz will be moving further east for the upcoming hockey season, having signed a deal to play in Russia.

Isles don’t expect a dip into free-agent pool

If the desire to spend money were all it takes to build a successful team through free agency, Islanders general manager Garth Snow has the resources to do that.