Hockey historian and author of Ice Wars the book that tells the story behind the Rangers-Islanders rivalry and host of the Locked On Islanders Podcast.
Won’t be a show tonight as I remain in the hospital in the ICU. Hope to be home by Saturday or Sunday. Promise I’ll do make up shows when I return. Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words, I really appreciate you all. LGI
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The more I see of this team the more I stand by what I said about Lane Lambert. He wasn’t the problem but he doesn’t have the answers either. This is a roster issue first and foremost.
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make it official: New York Islanders President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Lane Lambert has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Patrick Roy has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders.
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The more I watch the
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, the more I see how much better both these teams are at passing than the
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and how much more positionally sound they are in all 3 zones.
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Congrats to
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forward Mathew Barzal. He was named the
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2nd star of the week ending on December 3, 2023. Barzal recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) in two games last week.
The
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win 4-1. They clinch 3rd in the Metro and will open the playoffs vs Carolina. A strong finish for the
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after an uneven season.
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lines this morning at the AM skate:
Lee-Horvat-Wahlstrom
Engvall-Nelson-Fasching
Holmstrom-Barzal-Palmieri
Martin-Pageau-Clutterbuck
Romanov-Dobson
Pelech-Mayfield
Reilly-Aho
Sorokin
Appleby
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make a move acquiring Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks, in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a conditional first round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft.
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lose 4-1. This team is struggling so badly right now. Even when they play well they can’t finish. Lots of questions not sure where the answers are right now.
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hang on for a 3-2 win. Lots of extracurricular stuff after the whistle but it’s all over. 3-0 vs Toronto this year with 3 one goal wins
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These last two games between the
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and
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have been intense and well played. How great would a playoff series between these teams be?
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announce D Scott Mayfield had successful season ending surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery and not have any issues with his summer training regiment.
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Two things the
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still need to try to do tonight: get Clutterbuck his first career hat trick and send a message about the hit on Nelson
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announce Adam Pelech has been placed on LTIR (upper body). A big blow for the team although it does free up cap space if they want to acquire another defenseman
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Best of luck to former
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goalie Thomas Greiss who announced his retirement today. He was an important part of the team’s success and a big part of the community when he was here.
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Only other
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to have a hat trick in the first period in team history are Derek King and Mick Vukota. Palmieri joins them tonight
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#BOSvsNYI