Michael Grabner

The Case For Islanders’ Grabner Winning The Calder

The Islanders’ Michael Grabner has already been recognized as one of the best young players in the NHL by being named a finalist for the Calder Trophy. However, he should win it, because the numbers don’t lie.

WFAN–2011/04/22

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

Travis Hamonic #36 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third period game tying goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on April 8, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Penguins defeated the Islanders 4-3 in the shoot out. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

After Another Year Ends Outside NHL Playoffs, Islanders See Bright Future

Through all the negative attention the club gets because of its long out-of-date arena, its shoestring budget and payroll, and uncertain future, the Islanders claim they have a good working plan — and they might be right.

WFAN–2011/04/12

Grabner Scores 2, But Isles Lose In Boston

Dennis Seidenberg and Gregory Campbell scored in a 78-second span in the second period and the Boston Bruins skated off with a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.

WFAN–2011/04/06

Isles Steaming Toward .500 After Convincing Win At Tampa Bay

Al Montoya made 36 saves, helping the New York Islanders to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

WFAN–2011/03/23

Isles Clip Panthers In Shootout

Frans Nielsen and P.A. Parenteau scored in the shootout to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

WFAN–2011/03/19

Isles May Have DiPietro Back Tonight Vs. Panthers

New York may have Rick DiPietro back in net for the first time in six weeks when they try to end an eight-game road losing streak to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

WFAN–2011/03/19

Carolina Hurricanes' Jiri Tlusty (19) is congratulated on his goal during second period of an NHL hockey game by teammates Brandon Sutter (16), Patrick Dwyer (39) and Jay Harrison (44), while New York Islanders' Radek Martinek (24) lies on the ice in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. The Hurricanes won 7-2. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Isles Blow Late Lead, Lose To Hurricanes In OT

Joni Pitkanen scored at 3:58 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Friday night.

WFAN–2011/03/18

Yup, Islanders Would’ve Been Fools To Pass On Tavares

A year ago John Tavares needed to do several things to transform into the player that many felt he’d become after being picked No. 1 overall in the 2009 draft. He’s certainly doing them.

WFAN–2011/03/15

Fighting Until The End: Isles Rally Past Bruins

Matt Moulson, Michael Grabner and Jack Hillen scored in a 6-minutes span in the second and third periods to help the New York Islanders rally for a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday night.

WFAN–2011/03/11

Comeau Redirects Isles To OT Win Over Leafs

Blake Comeau’s tip-in with 57.3 seconds left in overtime led the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

WFAN–2011/03/08

Goalie Al Montoya #35 of the New York Islanders is all smiles as he celebrates his 3-0 shutout with Frans Nielsen #51 of the Islanders after an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Nassau Coliseum on February 19, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Islanders Look To Continue February Surge Vs. Panthers

The Islanders look to continue their surge Monday when they face the Panthers, who are trying to win their fourth straight in the series and third in a row on the road for the first time since early last season.

WFAN–2011/02/21

Goalie Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins watches the puck as Adam McQuaid #54 of the Bruins moves in as Zenon Konopka #28 of the New York Islanders hits the ice hard during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum on February 17, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. Bruins won 6-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Bruins Snap Isles’ 4-Game Winning Streak, 6-3

Tuukka Rask stopped 34 shots and six Bruins scored as Boston snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory against the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

WFAN–2011/02/17

(Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

Islanders Aiming For Fifth Straight Win

The Bruins are trying to avoid a season-high fourth straight loss as they face an Islanders club seeking a fifth consecutive win.

WFAN–2011/02/17

Grabner Simply Unstoppable, Isles Win 4th Straight

Frans Nielsen scored in a shootout Tuesday and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. Michael Grabner scored a short-handed goal for New York and set up Josh Bailey’s third-period score.

WFAN–2011/02/15

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