173 Results for new york islanders

Long shot Moulson determined for more

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Matt Moulson has one heck of a story to tell. His arduous rise from obscurity to a vital, determined member of the New York Islanders keeps him motivated day in and day out.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Bruins stand tall in shootout win

Scott Burnside

...4-1 loss to the New York Islanders before jetting into Atlanta to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Power Play: A mess for Gretzky, NHL

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL is stuck in the middle of a financial mess with the game's greatest player and ambassador, Wayne Gretzky. Will the Phoenix sale hamper the league's relationship with The Great One?

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Swine flu an uncomfortable reality

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Power Play: NHL once again falls short

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL always makes noise about cracking down on blows to the head and hits from behind. Then, we see the incidents from this past weekend with Darcy Tucker and David Booth. Again, the league is falling short.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Rangers' and Jackets' surprising play. The latest on the mess within the union. Scott Burnside rants on these topics and more, including his "what to watch" list for this week.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Camp's out, but auditions just beginning

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The U.S. Olympic orientation camp is over. Now, the auditions begin for the American hopefuls hoping to earn a trip to Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Our summer questions to ponder

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It's August, the longest month for a hockey fan. The free-agent frenzy is a memory, and training camp is still more than a month away. But our annual (really?) summer questions should help buoy your spirits.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

2009-10 NHL matchups to watch

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The 2009-10 NHL schedule is out. And there's plenty to pay attention to, from the Penguins' banner-raising game to the debut of No. 1 draft pick John Tavares.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Lee's untraditional chase of NHL dream

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Mike Lee went against tradition, leaving hockey-mad Minnesota for the USHL. But the move kept his NHL dream alive.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Trades, rumors and who'll be No. 1

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

NHL draft week isn't always about the actual draft. Here are the top storylines to watch, from the top overall pick and beyond.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Free agency: Top defensemen

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

With the start of free agency next week (July 1), we take a look at the top free agents available. Here are the defensemen.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Union agrees policy needs expanding

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It is rare for a pro sports league to have the chance to get out in front of scandal. But that's exactly where the NHL and its players are in terms of their drug-testing policy.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009

Our special take on the mundane quote

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

We're taking it one game at a time. There's no "I" in team. An elimination game brings out the cliches, and we're breaking out our own translations of the mundane and predictable.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

This time around, can Pens stop Wings?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It matters not that the Pens have taken a different path to this juncture of the finals. The reality remains the same: they must find a way to stop the Wings from winning a Cup in their own rink.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009