Islanders Team Report
(Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:37:57 PST)
The Islanders are a long way from determining their approach to the March 3 trading deadline.
But what if their surprising .500 record—they are 8-8-7 entering Monday's visit to Toronto—translates into them being positioned to be buyers with a chance to accelerate their rebuilding plan?
"There are no financial handcuffs, for lack of a better term," GM Garth Snow told Newsday. "I've always been given the freedom from (owner) Charles (Wang) to spend if I see a fit.
"I don't think we're in a situation right now to make that decision. When that time comes, we'll make it."
Last season finished with the Islanders, whose current payroll of $44 million is barely above the salary-cap floor—posting the worst record in the NHL.
But Snow...
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(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:51:46 PST)
No. 1 star: Stephane Robidas, Dallas Stars After Brian Rolston opened the scoring for the New Jersey Devils, it...
NHL roundup: Saturday's action on the ice
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:24:00 PST)
Detroit ended the Montreal Canadiens' domination after regulation, but it came at a price as the banged-up Red Wings lost defenceman Niklas Kronwall after a questionable hit.
Blackhawks roll over Oilers for 6th straight win (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:18 PST)
Jonathan Toews had a pair of goals and an assist while Cristobal Huet made 28 saves as Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 for their sixth straight win.
Habs can get over .500 mark against Wings (CBC.ca)
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:54:03 PST)
Getting over the .500 mark has been a struggle for the Montreal Canadiens, but they're certainly giving it the old collège try.
NHL roundup: Friday's action on the ice
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:00 PST)
Down by a goal late in the game, the potent Washington Capitals threw everything they had against the Montreal Canadiens. Somehow, Carey Price made sure his team got out with a rare road win.
Friday's Three Stars: Heatley's trick; Florida, Boston win in OT
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:35 PST)
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(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:42 PST)
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Can these two men rescue the Bruins from panic mode?
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:59:48 PST)
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The 10 worst teams of the last decade
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:52:05 PST)
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(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:08:00 PST)
For the first time this season, the streaking New Jersey Devils came away from their opponent's rink with a loss.
Monday's Three Stars: Moulson time for Isles; Vinny wakes up
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:30 PST)
No. 1 Star: Matt Moulson, New York Islanders Simple concept: Go to the net. It's what Moulson does well, and...
Puck Previews: Devils seek road record against Flyers
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:01 PST)
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What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST)
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Rimouski winger Jordan Caron repaired and ready to play for Canada
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:55:00 PST)
The first game of the Subway Super Series against Russia on Monday will be a statement game for Rimouski Oceanic right-winger Jordan Caron.
Saturday's Three Stars: Zetterberg, Sedin play tricks in wins
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:55 PST)
No. 1 star, Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings The 29-year old Swede recorded his fourth career NHL hat trick...
Friday's Three Stars: Miller wins goaltending duel
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:06:03 PST)
No. 1 star, Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres : The Sabres' goalie continued his Vezina-like start by out-dueling...
Boston College's atrocious 1986 hockey rap video, 'Beanpot Trot'
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:44:09 PST)
Aside from hair metal, Cooperalls and Nintendo, one of the thousands of everlasting memories that the 1980's...
Chatting with Bettman, KHL's Medvedev about their summit
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 PST)
It's not strange to witness political summits in Washington, D.C., and there was another one on Wednesday...
Puck Headlines: Forbes ranks NHL rich, poor; Emery in Ottawa
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:58 PST)
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Wednesday's Three Stars: Semin's three not a trick, but fuels Caps
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:31:17 PST)
No. 1 Star: Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals The Russian sniper didn't wait long to open the scoring at...
Business of hockey: NHL team valuations
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:00 PST)
The league scores record profits despite some very troubled franchises.
