NHL Rumors: New York Islanders

Potential suitors for Richards 

May, 24, 2013
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By Tim Kavanagh | ESPN.com
UPDATE: Below, we examine the long-term future of Brad Richards, but when it comes to his short-term future, it appears he may be riding the pine again when the Rangers face the Bruins on Saturday.

"#NYR Richards, Stralman, Staal, Clowe, and Powe all not practicing. Imagine that lineup stays same for Game 5," ESPN.com's Katie Strang tweeted Friday afternoon.

- Tom Carpenter



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After news broke that New York Rangers coach John Tortorella was going to make Brad Richards a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game, speculation arose as to whether the Rangers would buy out Richards' contract this offseason. Richards isn't the player he once was, but if the Rangers do buy him out, there should be a healthy market for his services.

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Where do the Islanders turn in goal? 

May, 15, 2013
May 15
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By Luke Lapinski | ESPN.com
UPDATE: For what it's worth, Evgeni Nabokov wants to return to the New York Islanders. And the veteran netminder has told GM Garth Snow as much. (New York Post)

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Bylsma won't shuffle lineup 

May, 11, 2013
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
If it ain't broke ... As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, coach Dan Bylsma isn't expected to tinker with his lineup for Game 6 against the New York Islanders. The chemistry that helped the Penguins to Thursday's 4-0 win should remain intact. That means winger Chris Kunitz is likely to stick with center Evgeni Malkin and right winger James Neal, and right wing Jarome Iginla should again play alongside Sidney Crosby and Pascal Dupuis. Tyler Kennedy and Joe Vitale are also expected to remain in the lineup.

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McDonald's hand surgery 

May, 10, 2013
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By Tom Carpenter | ESPN.com
New York Islanders defenseman Andrew McDonald is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs due to his broken left hand, an injury sustained when he was hit by a slap shot during Tuesday's playoff game. He will undergo surgery to repair the damage and is expected to require six to eight weeks to recover, according to the New York Post's Brett Cyrgalis.

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Vokoun's turn? (update) 

May, 9, 2013
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
UPDATE: And the Pittsburgh Penguins will indeed have Tomas Vokoun between the pipes for Game 5 against the New York Islanders. ESPN.com's Scott Burnside contends (below) that the recent play of Marc-Andre Fleury -- seemingly devoid of confidence-- has given coach Dan Bylsma little choice but to make the swap in net.

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Isles' MacDonald hurt (update) 

May, 9, 2013
May 9
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
UPDATE: Suspected of suffering a broken hand (Newsday), Andrew MacDonald isn't expected to recover all that quickly. According to The New York Post, a return this spring may not be in the cards for the New York Islanders defenseman.

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Six outdoor games? 

May, 1, 2013
May 1
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com

UPDATE: Here we go. Sportsnet's John Shannon reports the NHL has officially confirmed "the first of many" outdoor games scheduled for next season. The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1, 2014.


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Isles could leave early (update) 

April, 26, 2013
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
UPDATE: Count NHL commissioner among those who want to see the New York Islanders playing at Brooklyn's Barclays Center before 2015.

"I'd like to see them in the newer building as soon as possible," Bettman told editors from the Associated Press on Thursday, according to Newsday's Steven Marcus.

But Bettman stopped short of saying that the team would try to get out of its lease at Nassau Coliseum, which expires after the 2014-15 season.

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Ryan Miller leaving Buffalo? 

April, 26, 2013
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By Doug McIntyre | ESPN.com
Is Ryan Miller already preparing for life after Buffalo Sabres?

The former Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender -- who earned MVP honors at the 2010 Olympics after backstopping Team USA to a silver medal in Vancouver -- put his Buffalo townhouse up for sale this week, according to John Vogl of the Buffalo News. Miller has one year left on his contract, and Vogl says that Friday's season finale against the New York Islanders could be his final game with the rebuilding Sabres, where Miller has spent his entire, 499-game NHL career.

On Thursday, Miller, 32, conceded that his future was up in the air.

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Isles' interest in Saad 

April, 3, 2013
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The New York Islanders are reportedly pursuing forward Brandon Saad of the Chicago Blackhawks. Newsday's Arthur Staple reports Islanders GM Garth Snow is actively trying to land the Blackhawks rookie. Probably not going to happen, however, according to ESPN Insider Craig Custance.

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Could Streit be dealt? (update) 

April, 3, 2013
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com

UPDATE: Looks like defenseman Mark Streit will remain with the New York Islanders for the duration of the campaign. ESPNNewYork.com's Katie Strang:


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Hawks/Isles trade talk 

March, 31, 2013
Mar 31
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
A deal could be brewing between the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders. One that is said to involve one of the Islanders' centermen.

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Isles' pre-deadline strategy (update) 

March, 30, 2013
Mar 30
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com

UPDATE: ESPNNewYork.com's Katie Strang confirms the New York Islanders have agreed to terms with Lubomir Visnovsky on a two-year extension worth $9.5 million. And the club is currently working to re-sign fellow veteran defenseman Mark Streit.


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Visnovsky settling in with Islanders? 

March, 9, 2013
Mar 9
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
Due back sometime this weekend -- Saturday? Sunday? -- after attending to a sad, personal matter in Slovakia, defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky may soon be joined by his wife and kids. Kevin Schultz of Islanders Point Blank relays word from overseas that Visnovsky has found a home in Nassau County -- Jericho, specifically -- for the whole family.

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Komisarek trade pending? 

March, 2, 2013
Mar 2
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By Victoria Matiash | ESPN.com
There are rumblings the Toronto Maple Leafs may be close to trading Mike Komisarek. TrueHockey.com's Andy Strickland reports the little-used defenseman is willing to waive his no-movement clause for the chance to compete again.

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