Pierre Engvall fails to show long-term value after Islanders second line chance
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Pierre Engvall fails to show long-term value after Islanders second line chance

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A glimmer of a smirk crossed Patrick Roy’s face after he was asked about Pierre Engvall’s performance Thursday night. He sat silent for five seconds then asked a question of his own. “Do I have to answer that?” he said. In fairness, everyone…

Islanders blow lead and waste Ilya Sorokin’s heroics in loss to Devils
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Islanders blow lead and waste Ilya Sorokin’s heroics in loss to Devils

ByNews Polite

For everything that’s gone sideways for the Islanders in this month-old season, one thing has gone unequivocally and absolutely right. That is Ilya Sorokin. For two periods on Saturday night, the goalie again carried the Islanders. And then late in the third — with the game seemingly in hand —…

Patrick Roy still baffled by referees’ decision on offside review
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Patrick Roy still baffled by referees’ decision on offside review

ByNews Polite

Islanders coach Patrick Roy said he wanted clarification from the NHL on his failed coach’s challenge in the first period of Tuesday’s win over the Penguins.  Roy challenged Sidney Crosby’s goal for offside because Noel Acciari — on his way back to the bench for a line change — was…