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Eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Canadiens begin their offseasons seeking solutions and fixes for better results in 2013-14. But where do the answers lie? Craig Custance examines.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Craig Custance gives his primer for the NHL trade deadline, looking at which teams are done shopping, which ones aren't, and which goalies could get traded.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2013

The New York Islanders and veteran defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky have agreed to terms on a two-year extension, the team announced Friday evening.

Fans were quick to mock the New York Islanders on Thursday after the acquisition of still-not-playing goaltender Tim Thomas. Why give up an asset for a goalie that isn't playing? It's actually a smart move by Isles GM Garth Snow. First of a...

Veteran defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky is planning to stay in Europe rather than return to the NHL and play for the New York Islanders, his agent confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Despite the cancellation of the 2013 game, the Winter Classic will rebound to again represent all that is good and pure about the game, Scott Burnside writes.

A shiny new building and a home in Brooklyn erase one of the big hurdles faced by the Isles when it comes to attracting free agents. But it won't solve every problem.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

There may be no more wacky franchise in the NHL than the New York Islanders. We don't care about the math, offering every draft pick you have in order to move up two spots in the draft, as GM Garth Snow apparently did in an effort to get the No. 2 pi...

Most assumed when the Flames and GM Jay Feaster hired Bob Hartley it was due to the pair's long history together. In reality, it was largely shaped by a lengthy statistical study, a practice more and more teams are adopting in their coaching hires.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2012

Despite the fact the New York Islanders will miss the playoffs this season for the fifth straight year, team owner Charles Wang said he will bring back both general manager Garth Snow and head coach Jack Capuano next season.

Goaltender Evgeni Nabokov has agreed to terms with the New York Islanders on a one-year contract extension.

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang ranks the NHL's general managers by their ability to find value in the NHL draft, starting with the Atlantic Division.

Blog | Conversation | March 06, 2012

Craig Custance assesses which individuals were the biggest winners and losers of the 2012 NHL trade deadline. Jeff Carter leads the list of those who should be pleased with how things worked out.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2012

With the Islanders' future in Uniondale looking as tenuous as ever, the speculation about a potential move to Brooklyn intensified with Tuesday's announcement that the team will play a preseason game Oct. 2 against the Devils at Barclays Center.

Islanders coach Jack Capuano says he's not concerned about his job security even though the Isles have dropped 12 of their past 14 games and are teetering dangerously close to a repeat of last season.

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with rookie center Ryan Strome, and also agreed to a one-year deal with Jay Pandolfo.