B.D. Gallof

Gallof: For Islanders, Sticking Around Starting To Look Less Probable

More than a year ago an Islanders source warned me that the minority percentage of possible suitors outside of New York would rapidly climb. Eventually, that person said, this idea might even reverse, and become the bigger possibility. Well, it’s starting.

WFAN–2012/03/22

P.A. Parenteau (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images), Evgeny Nabokov (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gallof: Trade Deadline Reality — Islanders’ Snow Not Shopping For Magic Solutions

For Islanders fans, the trade deadline is annually almost as frustrating as summer free agency. Fans seem to hold onto the dream that there is some magic pill to be swallowed here that will somehow solve all the team’s problems.

2012/02/21

Charles Wang (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Gallof: Islanders Have But A Glimmer Of Hope Left In Nassau County

If the Islanders and Nassau County are to ever get together on a new plan to keep the team where it is, it appears the window for such a meeting of the minds has now been stretched closer to 2013.

WFAN–2012/02/15

The Barclays Center under construction at Atlantic Yards as seen from Chopper 880 - Brooklyn, NY - Jan 31, 2012 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Gallof: Brooklyn Going After Islanders Hard, Making ‘Aggressive Sales Pitch’

The confirmed preseason NHL game next season at the Barclays Center is part of a larger initiative to get the Islanders and owner Charles Wang to consider permanent relocation to Brooklyn, WFAN.com has learned.

WFAN–2012/02/03

Gallof: A New Home? Don’t Believe The Hype, Islanders Fans

The Islanders playing a preseason game in Brooklyn next season has created a stir, but don’t expect it to blossom into something long term. There seems to be simply too many roadblocks ahead preventing a permanent relocation.

WFAN–2012/02/02

Gallof: Islanders May Move On From DiPietro Sooner Rather Than Later

Rick DiPietro is shrinking and sadly hobbling before our eyes as chronic injuries have basically made him barely a backup goalie if you judge him on stats and play alone, forgetting any contract. Yet the Islanders may very well get a window to send him on his way.

WFAN–2012/01/20

Gallof: Isles Preseason Game In Brooklyn?; Tavares Officially An All-Star

Sources told WFAN.com on Thursday that the Islanders are in discussions to host a preseason game next season at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the future home of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets.

WFAN–2012/01/12

Gallof: The Tough Truth About Islanders’ Arena Situation

Hope is an easy sell these days, simply due to so many fans being uncomfortable in the uncertainty that followed the failed Coliseum referendum.

2012/01/10

Gallof: Hockey’s Degeneration X — Concussions Are Killing The Sport

When Gary Bettman took over the NHL in 1993 after working under David Stern in the NBA, he painted a picture of a faster, newer style of game that would appeal to the U.S. market. What he didn’t count on was the problems it would cause for his players.

WFAN–2012/01/06

Gallof: If Islanders Don’t Right Ship, Players Will Walk Plank, Not Capt. Capuano

Unless Jack Capuano has a Scott Gordon-like meltdown or clashes with the Islanders’ brass, he will not be going anywhere. Those who are waiting for the axe to drop like it did last season will be waiting a while.

WFAN–2011/12/30

Gallof: Patience Is A Virtue? Tell That To Islanders Fans

Developing players seems to vary depending on the recipe, but there is no doubt that the Islanders need theirs to be more than just a dash of project and a sprinkle of hope.

2011/12/28

Brad Richards (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images), John Tavares (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gallof: Islanders, Rangers Renew Love Affair; More On A Now Defensive-Minded Milbury

The tale of these two teams is quite simple. The Rangers are on a tear near the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Islanders are better than just three other NHL teams.

WFAN–2011/12/22

Mike Milbury (credit: Glenn Cratty/Allsport/Getty Images)

Gallof: Alleged Anger Mis-Management Just The Latest Episode For ‘Mad Mike’ Milbury

Though disturbing in many ways, many fans probably cannot contain their mirth, disgust, or complete lack of surprise, that Mike Milbury, the Islanders’ former coach and general manager, was charged with assaulting a minor late last week.

WFAN–2011/12/20

Gallof: The Personal Demons Of Islanders Prospect Corey Trivino

In 2008, the Islanders drafted in the 2nd round a player many pegged to be a 1st round pick, from Etobicoke, Ontario, a forward named Corey Trivino. What’s happened since has been nothing short of a staggering fall from grace.

2011/12/16

Gallof: The Lay Of The Land In Islanders Country

No corner on the Islanders season has been turned just yet. However, being able to put on the brakes to this year’s losing streak is far different to last year’s spin out into oblivion. That is a clear step forward.

2011/12/14

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