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Visnovsky Will Remain Islanders Property

by Paul on 09/12/12 at 01:47 PM ET
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from the New York Islanders, 

The New York Islanders announced today that an NHL arbitrator has upheld the June 22 trade that saw the club acquire defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a second round selection in the 2013 National Hockey League Draft.

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Visnovsky Slammed His Ferrari While Racing, Escapes Serious Injury

by Paul on 08/18/12 at 01:27 PM ET
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from Sport.cas.sk, (page not translated but here is the Google translation)...

Lubomir Visnovsky had an accident in the strongest division D4 race car engines with a capacity of 2000 cm3 of Ireland Ring circuit in Orechová Potôň.

Informed by the representatives of the circle through his official profile on Facebook. “Lubomir Visnovsky on his Ferrari at the exit of turn two mishandled management and high-speed frontal impact into a barrier. Fortunately, escaped without serious injuries,” the report said.

continue for a few pictures of the Ferrari…

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Finishing Last

by Paul on 08/07/12 at 04:18 PM ET
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from The Hockey News,

Starting today, we’ll unveil our predictions for the 15th-ranked teams in each conference, as well as short explanations of our rationale for the decision. Each day thereafter – excluding weekends – the next two teams will be posted online, until we get to the top two from each conference.

15 NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Why: Eventually this team is going to take a step forward and it’s probably going to come out of nowhere to surprise everyone. That’s the general feeling around this team and though a few THN staffers feel the Isles are on the cusp of moving on up, it always comes back to the fact they’re stuck in the difficult Atlantic Division….

15 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Why: More accurately, the explanation here should be preceeded by “why not?” The Blue Jackets traded away their only star and didn’t inspire any fans with the return; Steve Mason and Sergei Bobrovsky don’t provide any more security as a tandem than Mason did alone; and the depth of talent on this team is lacking….

more on each team…

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Islanders Sign First Round Pick Griffin Reinhart

by Paul on 08/02/12 at 07:42 PM ET
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from The New York Islanders,

The New York Islanders officially announced today that defenseman Griffin Reinhart has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract. 

The 6’4, 202-pound defenseman was the Islanders first selection (fourth overall) at the 2012 NHL Draft on Friday, June 22 in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Reinhart, a native of North Vancouver, BC, led Edmonton Oil Kings defensemen with 12 goals in 58 games during the 2011-12 season. The 18-year-old also added 24 assists for 36 points during his second season in the Western Hockey League.

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Rick DiPietro Removed From the Injured Reserve List

by Paul on 08/01/12 at 08:31 PM ET
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via the New York Islanders,

The New York Islanders announced today that goaltender Rick DiPietro has been removed from injured reserve.

DiPietro, 30, had been sidelined since Dec. 3, 2011, first with a groin strain and then with a sports hernia and knee swelling. The Winthrop, MA, native appeared in eight games last season, posting a 3-2-3 record.

The Islanders selected DiPietro with the first overall pick in the 2000 National Hockey League Entry Draft. In 315 career NHL games, he has a 130-133-8-28 (W-L-T-OT) record with a 2.86 goals against average and a .903 save percentage. DiPietro was named an NHL All-Star in 2008 and started in goal for the Eastern Conference.

On the international stage, DiPietro has represented the United States at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, the 2004 World Cup, the 2005 and 2001 World Championships and the 2001, 2000 and 1999 World Junior Championships.

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Visnovsky Files Grievance To Void Trade To Islanders

by Paul on 07/23/12 at 12:16 PM ET
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Lubomir Visnovsky has filed a grievance through the NHLPA to void his trade to #Isles, claiming his no-trade clause is still valid.

— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) July 23, 2012

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More To Long Island Than The Nassau Coliseum Parking Lot

by Paul on 07/08/12 at 02:34 PM ET
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from Travis Betts at the New York Islanders website,

For those fortunate enough to play on Long Island, there is no question as to the commitment between team management, the fans and the players. It’s also no secret that Long Island itself, with its beautiful beaches, gorgeous golf courses, superb school systems and proximity to New York City, is a great place to call home.

But those same attractions remain a secret kept from most visiting players. The majority of teams stay at the Marriott Hotel, just across the parking lot from 40-year-old Nassau Coliseum, the oldest building in the National Hockey League, and see little more than the walk to the arena and the visitors’ dressing room.

Islanders Assistant Coach and Senior Advisor to the General Manager Doug Weight, who came to the club as a player in 2008 after 18 NHL seasons with other teams, was admittedly naïve about the area he now calls home.

“You’d be surprised how little I knew,” Weight said. “When I played with the Rangers, I was just outside the city and most of my affairs were in the city. I knew what everyone else knew. I stayed in the hotel and I went and played the game, and generally we were right out after the game, so I didn’t know much about the Island.”

Not long after signing with the Islanders that summer, Weight, along with his wife and three kids, fell in love with the area.

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Boulton To The Islanders

by Paul on 07/01/12 at 06:08 PM ET
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from Craig Custance tweet,

Eric Boulton signs one-year deal with the Islanders, excited about the opportunity: “It’s a promising young team.”

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Boyes To The Islanders

by Paul on 07/01/12 at 04:02 PM ET
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from Arthur Staple tweet,

#isles sign Brad Boyes to 1-year, $1 million deal.

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P.A. Parenteau Generating Interest

by Paul on 06/29/12 at 12:31 PM ET
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from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN,

While you can see the reasoning in what the Columbus Blue Jackets are doing with Nash—waiting until Parise signs so that all those teams that struck out on him come scrambling to the Jackets with a re-energized offer for Nash—it’s not that simple.

It might happen with some teams, but not all.

As pointed out last weekend, Bobby Ryan is another option and one that carries a better contract. Anaheim should get plenty of traction on him once Parise signs.

But even with Ryan, you have to give up good assets to get him.

There sits Parenteau on Sunday as an unrestricted free agent, available without having to give up any assets. Judging from the conversations I’ve had with a few teams over the past week, I think he’s a player that’s going to generate more interest than most people believe.

more plus additional topics…

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