Tag: Doug Weight
![Jan 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) is congratulated after scoring a goal as New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) skates away during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/usatsi_10524771-1-555x344.jpg)
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…
Read more »![Dec 11, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save in front of Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/usatsi_10474394-555x370.jpg)
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…
Read more »![Dec 9, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tavares-vs-bruins-555x312.jpg)
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…
Read more »![Dec 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel (18) scores the game winning goal against New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) in front of Islanders defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (4) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/usatsi_10450707-555x370.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Barclays Center on September 25, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders shut out the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/853866062-555x423.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: The New York Islanders celebrate a 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Barclays Center on October 30, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/868361368-555x382.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Nikolay Kulemin #86 of the New York Islanders (3rd from left) celebrates his third period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Barclays Center on October 30, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/868357928-555x423.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 07: Joshua Ho-Sang #66 of the New York Islanders passes the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period at Barclays Center on October 7, 2017 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/858812522-555x370.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third goal of the game against the Arizona Coyotes at 12:41 of the third period at the Barclays Center on October 24, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/866026224-555x418.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 08: Joshua Ho-Sang #66 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 8, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. The Islanders defeated the Devils 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/666475952-555x437.jpg)
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…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - MAY 03: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders and Jonathan Drouin #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on May 03, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/527804428-555x395.jpg)
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…
Read more »![VANCOUVER - MARCH 21: Goaltender Fred Brathwaite #30 of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up for the game against the Vancouver Canucks at General Motors Place on March 21, 2004 in Vancouver, Canada. The Blue Jackets defeated the Canucks 5-4. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/50833655-555x369.jpg)
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,…
Read more »![NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Doug Weight of the New York Islanders handles his first game as head coach against the Dallas Stars at the Barclays Center on January 19, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)](https://thesportsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/632125366-555x416.jpg)
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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