All of these really dumb expectations were placed on a lot of Canucks, but Pius Suter was definitely not one of them. Along with podcaster and Canucks fan Ryan Schaap, Mike and Dan learn about Pius Suter, who attended a training camp with the Islanders before starting a productive NHL career for three other teams. Suter came over from his native Switzerland to try the NHL on … [Read more...] about Weird Islanders: The Podcast – Pius Suter & The Training Camp All Stars (with guest Ryan Schaap)
Islanders/NHL Postseason News: The playoffs begin (for some…)
Let’s hear some more apologies. | Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images The Islanders reflect on their season as the NHL’s second season begins without them. Today is Islanders cleanout day, so we’ll get some maddening quotes and other stuff from that. Bit it’s also the day the NHL playoffs begin, with a first round that should be two weeks of sheer fun. Lots of great … [Read more...] about Islanders/NHL Postseason News: The playoffs begin (for some…)
Islanders Season Finale Gameday: This one’s for none of the marbles
Game #900 for the Smithtown lad... | Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Because the Canadiens are killjoy jerks, this game means nothing to anyone. This one means less than nothing. It could’ve been a heartwarming moment where the Blue Jackets climb into the postseason to cap a season marred by tragedy — dumb officials even stole two points from the Isles a few weeks ago … [Read more...] about Islanders Season Finale Gameday: This one’s for none of the marbles
Islanders Gameday: A Farewell to Marts?
Encore! | Photo by Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Images “I’m not brave anymore, darling. I’m all broken. They’ve broken me.”* It’s tax day in the U.S. and the home finale for the Islanders. It also could and should be a chance for Islanders fans to give Matt Martin an appreciative sendoff for time served and punches endured in the name of the fabled and maddening New York … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday: A Farewell to Marts?
Islanders News: Palmieri stripped of alternate captaincy (…for a ceremonial night)
Cheers to Matty Marts. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Islanders players and fans pay tribute to Matt Martin, who wore a letter for his final home game. The Islanders were able to give Matt Martin a proper quasi-sendoff, so they got that right. It was the final home game, traditionally “fan appreciation night,” so there was some fanfare as well as lots and lots of … [Read more...] about Islanders News: Palmieri stripped of alternate captaincy (…for a ceremonial night)