Belmont Arena

Tom Pistore, Hank Abate to head Belmont Park Arena executive team

While construction continues at Belmont Park on the Islanders’ new home, the team that will run the arena has also…

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Sorokin

Sorokin, agent in holding pattern on move from KHL to NHL

Islander fans aren’t the only ones waiting with bated breath to see how the situation with prospect Ilya Sorokin is…

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Nassau Coliseum

Coliseum closing its doors, raising questions where Isles will play next season

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Nassau Coliseum will be closing its doors indefinitely as Mikhail Prokhorov’s Onexim Sports and Entertainment looks for investors to take…

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Feb 16, 2018; Gangneung, South Korea; Olympic Athlete of Russia goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin (31) makes a save from a shot by Slovenia forward Jan Urbas (26) during the third period at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre. Mandatory Credit: David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports

Isles prospect Ilya Sorokin changes North American agents

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The Islanders top goaltending prospect changed his North American agent, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on Tuesday. Islanders prospect…

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Islanders to open practice facility on Monday

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The Islanders’ East Meadow practice facility will be open on Monday when the NHL begins phase 2 of its plan…

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Phase 2 of NHL’s return to play plan will begin on Monday

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The second phase of the NHL’s plan to resume play will begin on Monday, allowing teams to reopen practice facilities…

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Lou Lamoriello

Lamoriello voices support for NHL’s return to action plan

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The NHL has the full support of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello when it comes to their plan to restart…

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Dec 5, 2019; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates with defenseman Adam Pelech (3) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in front of Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Who will sit with Pelech ready to play?

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The Islanders will get an added boost whenever the NHL season resumes with the return of a healthy Adam Pelech…

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NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders

Pelech, Cizikas ready to go once the NHL’s phase 2 restart begins

Adam Pelech and Casey Cizikas will be good to go once players resume workouts at team facilities, Islanders general manager…

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Belmont-Groundbreaking

Belmont Arena still on schedule to open on time as NHL plans to restart season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is confident that the Islanders’ new arena at Belmont Park will open in time for the…

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Dec 12, 2019; Sunrise, FL, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) controls the puck from Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) during the first period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders would face Panthers under proposed 24-team playoff format

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The NHL is inching closer towards a return to play, and the format would have the Islanders and Florida Panthers…

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Belmont Renderings 9

Belmont lawsuits tossed by judge

Anyone looking for a last-minute way to halt the Islanders arena project at Belmont Park will be disappointed. Lawsuits by…

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Could Islanders use Webster Bank Arena to practice?

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The American Hockey League made the unsurprising announcement Monday morning that it would be canceling the remainder of its season…

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Feb 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) stands for the Nation Anthem before the game against the Nashville Predators at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders, Samuel Bolduc agree to terms on entry-level contract

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Prospect Samuel Bolduc and the Islanders came to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract on Thursday. The announcement came just…

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Feb 21, 2020; Uniondale, New York, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) and New York Islanders defenseman Andy Greene (4) battle for a loose puck during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Is It Worth Bringing Andy Greene Back?

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When defenseman Adam Pelech went down with a season-ending Achilles injury in early January, the New York Islanders struggled to…

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Belmont Arena still expected to open on time

Despite New York state halting nonessential construction in March due to COVID-19, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky told ESPN that he…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Vancouver Canucks

Isles Game Report: Hockey Talk in Quarantine

[protected-iframe id=”f85bfb409af9a860d6e84c03fa93030d-142507471-9559664″ info=”https://anchor.fm/stefen-p-rosner/embed/episodes/Hockey-Talk-in-Quarantine-ed65m4/a-a20uara” width=”400px” height=”102px” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no”] Stuck at home, Christian Arnold and Stefen Rosner talk Isles hockey. Will the…

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Mar 10, 2020; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; New York Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier (18) celebrates with forward Brock Nelson (29) and forward Derick Brassard (10) after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Chatting with… Newsday’s Andrew Gross, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple and NHL.com’s Brian Compton

While the NHL season remains pause, Islanders Insight managing editor Christian Arnold was able to check in with fellow beat…

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Mar 12, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Joe Cosmo, from Long Island, NY takes a photo of the closure notice at the Scotiabank Saddledome after the announcement by the NHL of the suspension of NHL play due to the coronavirus. Cosmo travelled from New York to see the Islanders play the Flames on Wednesday night as part of his goal to see the Islanders play in all 31 NHL arenas. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Four-arena plan being considered by NHL to restart season

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There appears to be some momentum for the NHL to finish the regular season and complete a traditional 16 team…

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Food on way to front line workers

Local Islander fans team up to feed first responders during COVID-19 pandemic

It’s a simple gesture that means so much during the current times, but for two Long Island business owners and…

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Jan 5, 2019; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) is congratulated by right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) and center Casey Cizikas (53) after scoring during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Isles fourth line could pay dividends in outcome of season

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Since that elusive 10-game winning streak and 17-game point streak earlier in the season, the play of the Islanders has…

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Feb 16, 2018; Gangneung, South Korea; Olympic Athlete of Russia defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (4) and Slovenia forward Miha Verlic (91) battle for the puck in front of Olympic Athlete of Russia goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin (31) during the third period at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre. Mandatory Credit: David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Sorokin expected to sign with Islanders once KHL contract is up

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Long-awaited prospect Ilya Sorokin appears set to sign with the Islanders once his KHL contract expires, according to Igor Eronko….

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Sorokin

Is Ilya Sorokin the real deal?

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Goaltending has been the Achilles heel of this New York Islander franchise ever since the Rick DiPietro debacle. Things have…

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NHL: New York Islanders at Minnesota Wild

Could the NHL return this season even though the NBA may not?

At the beginning of the sporting world being locked down because of coronavirus, the National Hockey League has tended to…

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Nov 27, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Staples Center. The Kings defeated the Islanders 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Pelech injury became crucial turning point for Islanders’ season

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Since when did defenseman Adam Pelech become such a make or break player in the New York Islanders’ lineup? It…

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Mar 10, 2020; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) blocks a shot on goal by New York Islanders forward Anders Lee (27) during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Lee praises doctors, nurses during Covid-19 outbreak

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With the NHL season on pause due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in the United States, Anders Lee has remained…

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Belmont Renderings 9

Construction halts on Isles arena at Belmont as Gov. bans nonessential construction

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Work on the Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park stopped on Friday as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo halted all nonessential…

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Isles lose

Three takeaways from the Islanders OT loss to Carolina

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Islanders rallied from behind twice on Saturday, but fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. Vincent…

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