What hiring Jarmo Kekalainen as GM could signal for Islanders
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What hiring Jarmo Kekalainen as GM could signal for Islanders

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Here’s something interesting about the three candidates who appear to be front-runners to replace Lou Lamoriello as general manager and/or president of hockey operations for the Islanders. Out of Jarmo Kekalainen, Marc Bergevin and Mathieu Darche, only one man has extensive experience doing…

Islanders staring down pressing offseason questions after season
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Islanders staring down pressing offseason questions after season

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A draining, miserable and at times dysfunctional season for the Islanders is finally over, and a 35-35-12 record — the franchise’s worst in seven seasons with Lou Lamoriello as general manager — demands answers. Locker cleanout day Saturday, when reporters will hear from…

Are Patrick Roy’s unique ways right for Islanders’ future?
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Are Patrick Roy’s unique ways right for Islanders’ future?

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Maybe, upon seeing the Islanders’ net empty for a defensive zone faceoff with 43 seconds to go in Tuesday’s loss to the Maple Leafs, you thought Patrick Roy had lost his mind. Maybe you didn’t hate it so much — the Islanders are…

Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom out for season with knee injury
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom out for season with knee injury

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TAMPA, Fla. — Lou Lamoriello confirmed what everybody already knew. Oliver Wahlstrom is out for the season. “He will not be back [this season], yes, but he will definitely be ready before the summer’s over,” Lamoriello said before the Islanders’ 5-0 loss to the Lightning. That comes as little surprise,…