Hudson Fasching learning ‘different style’ in elevated Islanders role
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Hudson Fasching learning ‘different style’ in elevated Islanders role

CHICAGO — Hudson Fasching’s game is almost tailor-made for a bottom-six role. He gets north. He retrieves pucks. He forechecks. He’s pesky. He plays in a straight line. It’s a role that’s allowed Fasching to carve out a place on the Islanders’ roster and in their lineup over the past…

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

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,…

Islanders’ Zach Parise following dad’s footsteps in twilight of career
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Islanders’ Zach Parise following dad’s footsteps in twilight of career

Zach Parise hasn’t sat down and watched a full game of his father’s. Not start to finish. But every so often, bits and pieces filter through. The old highlights come across his computer screen and he’ll feel something. “It’s great,” Parise said Friday night. “To see him play, not only…

Islanders’ Pride Night won’t feature rainbow jerseys or tape
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Islanders’ Pride Night won’t feature rainbow jerseys or tape

The Islanders will be the latest team to avoid wearing rainbow warmups for Pride Night on Thursday against the Canucks. Unlike the Rangers, who pulled their plans to do so without explanation, the Islanders have never worn rainbow jerseys due to an organizational policy against wearing specialized warmups. The only…