Islanders

Mark Streit Chosen To Be 13th Captain Of Islanders

Mark Streit is the 13th captain in New York Islanders history, replacing the retired Doug Weight after missing all of last season because of a shoulder injury.

2011/09/21

B&C Morning Show: What’s Next For The Islanders?

Yesterday the residents of Nassau County voted down a $400 million referendum that would have covered the cost to erect a new Nassau Coliseum, the home of the New York Islanders…

WFAN–2011/08/02

Yevgeni Nabokov reacts after Slovakia's Ladislav Nagy scored during their IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship group A match in Bratislava on May 3, 2011. (credit: SAMUEL KUBANI/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: Nabokov Plans To Attend Isles Camp

Suspended goalie Evgeni Nabokov said he will go to training camp with the New York Islanders, Newsday reported on its website on Monday night.

WFAN–2011/08/02

New Jersey Devils' Brian Rolston (12) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Devils Send Brian Rolston To Islanders For Trent Hunter

In a move that helps both teams with regards to salaries, the Devils on Thursday acquired forward Trent Hunter from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Brian Rolston.

WFAN–2011/07/28

Islanders Owner Charles Wang Discusses Proposed Arena On WFAN

Owner Charles Wang has been trying to secure a new arena for his team to play for years. He joined Mike Francesa on Tuesday to address the plan.

WFAN–2011/07/26

Top draft prospects (back row L-R) Adam Larsson, Gabriel Landeskog, Dougie Hamilton, Seth Ambroz, Jonathan Huberdeau, Sean Couturier, (Front Row L-R) John Gibson, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan Murphy, Ryan Strome and Nathan Beaulieu pose for a group photo during the Top Prospects Media Availability as part of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Walker Arts Center on June 23, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Keefe To The City: NHL Draft Chat With Brian Monzo

Brian Monzo, producer for WFAN and hockey writer for WFAN.com, joined Neil to talk about what the metro teams will be looking for in the first round of the NHL Draft and to also look back at the Stanley Cup finals.

WFAN–2011/06/24

Islanders Captain Doug Weight Retires After 19 NHL Seasons

The 40-year-old Weight made the announcement Thursday morning, flanked by Islanders owner Charles Wang and general manager Garth Snow and with family, friends and former teammates such as Bill Guerin in attendance.

WFAN–2011/05/26

Nassau Coliseum (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Colombo: New Islanders Arena Won’t Mean New Money For Nassau County

Listen, I want the Islanders to stay on Long Island. But the argument that this project is also worth it because it’s going to create tons and tons of money for the people of Nassau County is a falsehood.

2011/05/25

Rally in support of the Nassau Coliseum plan outside the Nassau Legislature Building in Mineola on May 24, 2011 (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Hundreds Gather In Mineola In Support Of Nassau Coliseum Plan

Several hundred union members, construction workers and Islanders fans gathered to implore the Nassau County legislature to approve a plan to replace the aging Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

2011/05/24

Grabner, Islanders Agree On Five-Year Deal

The New York Islanders announced on Friday that forward Michael Grabner agreed to terms on a new five-year contract to remain with the team.

WFAN–2011/05/13

New York Islanders owner Charles Wang gives a thumbs-up while listening to chants of "build it now" during a news conference at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Officials on New York's Long Island will ask voters this summer to approve a $400 million plan to build a new hockey arena next to the current home of the New York Islanders. (credit: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Colombo: Why The Islanders Arena Won’t Be Built… And Probably Shouldn’t Be

I’m going to go on record right now and say it, this thing is never getting built, because of the referendum vote.

WFAN–2011/05/12

Islanders Grabner Named Finalist For NHL Rookie Honor

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture, New York Islanders right wing Michael Grabner and Carolina Hurricanes center Jeff Skinner are the finalists for the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL’s rookie of the year.

WFAN–2011/04/19

Islanders Keeping Jack Capuano, Drop Interim Tag

Jack Capuano is sticking around as coach of the Islanders, losing the interim tag Tuesday after guiding the team to a much-improved second half of the season.

WFAN–2011/04/12

Hurricanes Beat Islanders, Move Within 1 Point Of 8th Place

Erik Cole snapped a tie 6:04 into the third period for the Carolina Hurricanes, who beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday night and moved within one point of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

WFAN–2011/04/02

Monzo Minor: Hey Rangers – Enough Is Enough

As the Rangers skated off the ice after a 6-2 thrashing by Islanders, everyone was aware of the task at hand. With four games remaining the wins need to come. And, right now, the goals need to come.

WFAN–2011/04/01

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