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Islanders GM Snow staying the course

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:33:00 -0400

The addition of desperately needed sniper John Tavares, the No. 1 draft pick, and free-agent goaltender Dwayne Roloson as a starting-caliber backup for Rick DiPietro are two moves that could improve the Islanders dramatically. But as a last-place team, the Isles have a lot more than two holes to plug, which is why many fans remain restless with the slow pace of progress.

Islanders GM Snow fortifies Sound Tigers

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:53:00 -0400

On the second day of free agency, the Islanders focused on rebuilding the support system for their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport, signing yet another goaltender and adding some minor-league muscle.

Isles sign Roloson to back up DiPietro

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:23:00 -0400

If the Islanders have to break glass in case of an emergency with Rick DiPietro, at least they know they have a quality backup in place.

Islanders add depth in net with Roloson

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:58:00 -0400

The Islanders have reached an agreement with Edmonton goaltender Dwayne Roloson on a two-year deal believed to be worth $5 million.

Isles might go after FA goalie

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:13:00 -0400

The Islanders are looking for a solid backup for Rick DiPietro. Joey MacDonald and Yann Danis will not be re-signed.

Gordon sees Tavares as sparkplug

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:43:00 -0400

For the first time in franchise history, the Islanders did not have a single 20-goal scorer last season.

Staple: Isles on right track, but give it time

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:45:34 -0400

Drafting John Tavares was the first step in a turnaround for the Islanders, but it won't happen in one year.

Analysis: Will Isles' decision not to add Kassian backfire?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:13:00 -0400

There's no question general manager Garth Snow and assistant GM Ryan Jankowski hit a solo home run with Islanders fans by choosing pure goal-scorer John Tavares No. 1 in the NHL draft Friday night. But after making the move of the draft to go from No. 26 to No. 12, they could have made it a grand slam by taking power forward Zach Kassian to ride shotgun with Tavares and provide a combination of toughness and scoring. Instead, they shocked by selecting puck-moving defenseman Calvin de Haan, leaving Kassian sitting there for Buffalo at No. 13.

Tavares scores with Mets fans

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:03:00 -0400

If you're one of those Islanders fans who wants to know everything about John Tavares, here are some facts that were unearthed last night:

Tavares 'can't wait to get started' with Isles

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:13:00 -0400

MONTREAL - The importance of going No. 1 in the NHL draft was more than just a number to John Tavares. It represented his view of himself every step of the way in a phenomenal junior career in which he scored 72 goals at the age of 16 on his way to setting the all-time goal-scoring record in the Ontario Hockey League.