Cup-winning goalie could land with Islanders: report
The Islanders reportedly are interested in Stanley Cup winning goalie Antti Niemi, who was let go by the Blackhawks in a salary-cap move.
"The Islanders have been mentioned" as one of the teams "interested" in the now unrestricted free agent, along with the Sharks, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Islanders make power play for Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk with huge offer Devils left winger Ilya Kovalchuk could be on the move, but not to a place anyone originally expected.
Reports coming out of NHL.com, The Los Angeles Times and Newsday say that the New York Islanders have come to the table with a compelling offer for the 27-year-old and former No.1 overall draft pick.
OFF-SEASON GAME PLAN: NEW YORK ISLANDERS The arrival of
John Tavares didn't immediately turn the New York Islanders into contenders, but they improved dramatically from the year before, so that's a start.
Off-Season Game Plan looks at the rebuilding Islanders and what they could do this summer to augment their young core.
John Tavares is left out of Calder talkMark Zwolinski When defenceman Tyler Myers contributed a goal and three assists in the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 win over Dallas on Wednesday, it thrust him squarely into the NHL's rookie the year debate along with Colorado's Matt Duchene.
INTEREST INTENSIFIES IN SUTTON, ROLOSON Should Garth Snow decide to cash in his team’s two biggest veteran trading chips, he won’t be without options. Point Blank has learned that several teams are preparing offers to the Islanders for Andy Sutton and Dwayne Roloson.
Tavares Era BeginsThe New York Islanders have not won a playoff series in 16 years and have been a rather futile franchise with mismanagement, constant coaching changes and ownership issues.
But all that seems to be forgotten with the addition of 1st overall pick John Tavares. It is now his time, his team and his era and the Islanders are hoping that brings some renewed promise and hope to a team that has struggled for almost 2 decades.
Can Tavares bring change to the Island?Now that John Tavares is wearing the orange and blue what changes are in store for the Isles?
July 1st is right around the bend and the isles first off need a backup goalie. Being a backup behind DiPietro means a lot of ice time so I don't think they will have a problem finding a good backup. More than likely who ever we get as a backup is going to be our #1 guy. I have a feeling DP might not ever recover from his knee and hip surgeries.
