As we are all aware, at this point, the lockout is allegedly a difference of opinion between players and owners, but in truth is a problem caused by an income disparity between wealthy teams and those that aren’t as well … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged Labor Negotiations, New York Islanders | Leave a commentLast, but certainly not least, let’s take a look at the moves in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. In 2011-2012, four of the five clubs were in the postseason, but each certainly has holes to fill before October. … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Atlantic Division, Free Agency, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins | Leave a commentBack in the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals, the New York Islanders were in dire straits. The Islanders were down 3-0 in their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the quarterfinals. This was before the Penguins had their Mario Lemieux, Jaromir … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged JP Parise, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Zach Parise | Leave a commentContrary to many teams on this deadline day in the NHL, the Boston Bruins have made numerous moves to bring veteran leaders to town. And, by veteran, I mean ages 30 and up — it’s a pretty exclusive club. Boston … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Boston Bruins, Brian Rolston, Greg Zanon, Marc Cantin, Mike Mattau, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders, NHL, Trade Deadline, Yannick Riendeau | Leave a commentScott Gomez was a stud with the New Jersey Devils early in his career, and a gain with the New York Rangers. He is more set up man than goal scorer, but before coming to Montreal, he had accumulated 148 … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Scott Gomez | Leave a commentOn a day when almost every team in the league came back from the All Star break, a preseason game in October was on the minds of many on Long Island. The New Jersey Nets are building an arena, the … Continue reading
Posted in Ryan Henning, Updates | Tagged New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders | Leave a commentIt’s official, the NHL has released its list of players for this years Tim Hortons All-Star Game to be held in Ottawa. The top six were picked through fan voting, which — not surprisingly — included four Senators, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Boyd, Updates | Tagged Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson, Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Edler, All-Star Game, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Brian Campbell, Brian Elliott, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carey Price, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Claude Giroux, Cody Hodgson, Colin Greening, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Corey Perry, Craig Smith, Dallas Stars, Dan Girardi, Daniel Alfredsson, Daniel Sedin, Dennis Wideman, Detroit Red Wings, Dion Phaneuf, Dustin Byfuglien, Edmonton Oilers, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Florida Panthers, Gabriel Landeskog, Henrik Lundqvist, Henrik Sedin, Hockey, Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, Jason Pominville, Jason Spezza, Jimmy Howard, Joffrey Lupul, John Tavares, Jonathan Quick, Jonathan Toews, Justin Faulk, Keith Yandle, Kimmo Timonen, Logan Couture, Los Angeles Kings, Luke Adam, Marian Gaborik, Marian Hossa, Matt Read, Mikko Koivu, Milan Michalek, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, Ottawa Senators, Patrick Kane, Pavel Datsyuk, Phil Kessel, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Johansen, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Suter, San Jose Sharks, Sean Couturier, Shea Weber, St. Louis Blues, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tim Thomas, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Seguin, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Zdeno Chara | Leave a commentNew York has three hockey clubs within the city’s metropolitan area. It’s easy for the locals to push the team that has been struggling the most on the back burner. Lately that has been the Islanders. Sitting in last, behind … Continue reading
Posted in Manny Budinger, Updates | Tagged Frans Nielsen, John Tavares, New York, New York Islanders | Leave a commentMonday evening brought a seismic shift in the NHL that, in the end, brought things back to the way they used to be. Owners passed a measure that would shift to a four conference structure, in which the four top … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Ryan Henning | Tagged New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL realignment, Phoenix Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets | Leave a commentBy Ryan Boyd, Featured Writer Two first place and four second place teams are in action in a very exciting night throughout the NHL. Game of the Night: Phoenix Coyotes at Washington Capitals This is a battle between two second … Continue reading
Posted in Columns, Daily Previews, Ryan Boyd | Tagged Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, NHL, Phoenix Coyotes, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals | Leave a comment