Tag: Doug Weight
For Islanders, something has to give as team continues to struggle
Updated:NEW YORK — The Islanders locker room seemed dejected and frustrated as it has ever felt when reporters entered following the…
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Isles Insights: Islanders drop third straight, continue to search for answers
Updated:By Joe Barone NEW YORK — The New York Islanders did something on Tuesday that they hadn’t done since March 25…
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Islanders Returning to Long Island After State Selects Arena Plan for Belmont
Updated:The Empire State Development Corporation officially selected the Islanders bid to develop state land at Belmont Park. State and local…
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Halak Gives Islanders Much Needed Performance in Net
Updated:NEW YORK – Islanders head coach Doug Weight was stern in his defense of his goaltending before Monday’s game against…
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Tavares Not Concerning Himself Over League’s Non-Action on Marchand Hit
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — John Tavares answered in the most John Tavares way when he was asked for a reaction to…
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Islanders Pregame: Isles Try to Turn Things Around at Home vs. Caps
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders return to the Barclays Center tonight to host the Washington Capitals. The game kicks off…
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Isles Insights: Islanders Rally Late but Fall Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Pens
Updated:The Islanders rallied late in the third period to force overtime, but Matt Hunwick squashed New York’s hopes of leaving…
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Isles Insights: Four-Game Winning Streak Snapped in Loss to Senators
Updated:NEW YORK — There were a combined 10 goals in the first 40 minutes of the game between the Islanders and…
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Islanders Pregame: The Drive for Five (Straight Wins)
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders will look for their fifth win in a row tonight when they host Ottawa Senators…
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Practice Report: Cizikas Sidelined for Friday’s Game
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders will be without Casey Cizikas for the second consecutive game on Friday due to a…
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10 Things New York Islanders Fans Should Be Thankful For This Holiday Season
Updated:By Joe Barone You could really get caught up in the chaos and festivities this time of year. The stress…
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Islanders Pregame: New York Begins Battle Against the East
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — After a four-day break, the Islanders are back in action tonight at Barclays Center. New York will…
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Isles Insights: Islanders End October With Win Over Vegas
Updated:NEW YORK — The Islanders handed the Vegas Golden Knights just their second loss in franchise history, with John Tavares, Mathew…
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Islanders Send Josh Ho-Sang to AHL Bridgeport
Updated:Read into Wednesday’s decision to Send Josh Ho-Sang to the AHL how you will, but it isn’t an indictment of…
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Isles Insights: Tavares’ Four-Point Night leads to Islanders Win
Updated:NEW YORK — John Tavares took the Islanders and put them on his back on Tuesday night, leading them to a…
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Barone: Islanders-Rangers Renew Rivalry at Perfect Time
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — We all need a spark, don’t we? There has been no better time for an Islanders-Rangers rivalry…
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Islanders Give Young Fan Battling Lymphoma a Day He’ll Never Forget
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – The Islanders are battling their way out of a rough start to the 2017-18 season, but…
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Isles Insights: Winning One on the Road
Updated:The Islanders picked up their second win off a 40 save performance from Thomas Greiss and goals from Anders Lee,…
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Isles Insights: Islanders fall 3-2 to Blues in Shootout
Updated:NEW YORK – It took a shootout to decide a winner on Monday, but it was the St. Louis Blues who…
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Ho-Sang Handling Scratch with Maturity
Updated:It was the first shock of the 2017-18 season for the Islanders. Head coach Doug Weight confirmed on Friday morning…
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Isles Insights: Islanders down Rangers, 2-1 (Preseason Edition)
Updated:BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Islanders held off a flurry of chances from the New York Rangers late in Friday night’s game…
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Isles Insights: Thoughts Through the First Three Preseason Games
Updated:The Islanders went 1-0-1 in their split squad games on Wednesday night. In Brooklyn the Islanders came away with a…
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Islanders Adjusting to Stricter Slashing and Faceoff Rules
Updated:NEW YORK – Like the rest of the league, the Islanders are adjusting to the crackdowns on slashing and violations…
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Surreal Day as Islanders Return to Coliseum for Preseason Game
Updated:UNIONDALE, N.Y. – It was a surreal experience on Sunday as the Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers played a preseason game…
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Five Islanders Storylines as Training Camp Opens
Updated:The start of the 2017-18 season is upon us and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding the Islanders when they…
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Islanders Name Fred Brathwaite Head Goalie Coach
Updated:Fred Brathwaite will be the Islanders new head goalie coach, the team announced on Monday. Brathwaite is the latest new…
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Song Remains the Same With Tavares Contract Extension
Updated:EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Doug Weight was coy when he was asked if there was any update on John Tavares,…
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Doug Weight Won’t Panic if Tavares Does Not Re-sign by July 1
Updated:Islanders head coach Doug Weight isn’t stressing over whether John Tavares will sign a contract extension this offseason. And if…
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