24-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Igor Makarov is looking good with 2 points in 1 games last week. Michael Grabner is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Marc Fleming is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Jason Gingrich is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Rafael Cody is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Samu Perhonen has been chilly and allowed 6 goals in 1 games. Stefan Noesen has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Isto Tapaninen has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



22-9-2022 Konstantin Amelin frustrated
New York Islanders center Konstantin Amelin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Russia, Konstantin Amelin was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 3 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has played 3 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM.


21-9-2022 Ivan Chebykin resumes light training.
New York Islanders right wing Ivan Chebykin has resumed light training after his groin injury and is listed day to day.

20-9-2022 Team captain meets with Marc Fleming
Team captain Scott Mayfield called a short meeting with Marc Fleming after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Marc Fleming as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

18-9-2022 Mario Robichaud frustrated
New York Islanders left wing Mario Robichaud feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Mario Robichaud was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 4th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 7 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has played 2 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM.


17-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Igor Makarov is looking good with 3 points in 1 games last week. Ferdinand Galick is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week. Rafael Cody is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Bohumil Stranick is looking good with 3 points in 1 games last week.

Who's cold

Samu Perhonen has been chilly and allowed 4 goals in 1 games.

Trainer's room

Ivan Chebykin remains sidelined with groin injury.



14-9-2022 Team captain meets with Sami Bloomberg
Team captain Scott Mayfield called a short meeting with Sami Bloomberg after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said Sami Bloomberg as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man

11-9-2022 Shawn Tassone frustrated
New York Islanders right wing Shawn Tassone feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Shawn Tassone was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old right wing has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season.


11-9-2022 Samu Perhonen frustrated
New York Islanders goaltender Samu Perhonen feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Finland, Samu Perhonen was originally drafted to the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in the 3rd round of the 2011 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 29 year old goaltender has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season.


10-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Ivan Chebykin remains sidelined with groin injury.



8-9-2022 Bohumil Stranick frustrated
New York Islanders left wing Bohumil Stranick feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Czech, Bohumil Stranick was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 3rd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 91 NHL games during his career, notching 13 goals and adding 19 assists along with 90 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season.


6-9-2022 Konstantin Amelin frustrated
New York Islanders center Konstantin Amelin feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Russia, Konstantin Amelin was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 26 year old center has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season.


6-9-2022 Ivan Chebykin injured.
Ivan Chebykin (NYI) suffered groin injury during the game in an incident with Carl Klingberg (LA). He is expected to be sidelined for almost a month. You never expect an injury like this to happen, but it does, he said while limping toward the dressing room.

2-9-2022 Shawn Tassone frustrated
New York Islanders right wing Shawn Tassone feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Shawn Tassone was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old right wing is getting ready for the upcoming season.


2-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



1-9-2022 Mario Robichaud frustrated
New York Islanders left wing Mario Robichaud feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Mario Robichaud was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 4th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 5 NHL games during his career, notching 0 goals and adding 0 assists along with 4 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing is waiting for a good start this season.


30-6-2022 Andrew MacDonald retires
Andrew MacDonald has retired from professional hockey.

30-6-2022 Training camp preview
New York Islanders will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either New York Islanders and Bridgeport Sound Tigers:
- Kyle Palmieri C
- Sami Bloomberg R
- Joey Leach D
- Justin Faulk D
- Gregory Hofmann L
- Philippe Paradis L
- Igor Makarov L
- Jamie Oleksiak D
- Sam Gagner C
- Shawn Tassone R
- Martin Boheme R
- Konstantin Amelin C
- Yaroslav Kosov R
- Mikael Granlund C
- Michael Grabner R
- Ivan Chebykin R
- Micheal Haley L
- Casey Cizikas C
- Scott Mayfield D
- Brock Nelson L
- Andrei Pedan D
- Brenden Kichton D
- John Persson R
- Mitchell Theoret C
- Robbie Russo D
- Jacob Josefson C
- Stefan Noesen R
- Marc Fleming C
- Philip Samuelsson D
- James Sheppard L
- Nikolai Kulemin L
- Jason Gingrich D
- Stuart Percy D
- Alex Stolypin R
- Mike Rhody G
- Evzen Bartovic C
- Evzen Plihta L
- Mario Robichaud L
- Lennart Breinholst L
- Rafael Cody C
- Brent Motley D
- Bohumil Stranick L
- Isto Tapaninen C
- Alexander Nylander R
- Miguel Proctor G
- Vladimir Uritski D
- Vincent Arcand D
- Thomas Seidler G
- Cody Ceci D
- Martin Frk R
- Nail Yakupov L
- Slater Koekkoek D
- Oscar Dansk G

Players reporting out of shape:
- Gregory Hofmann L
- Mitchell Theoret C
- Evzen Plihta L
- Isto Tapaninen C

Players reporting in good shape:
- Kyle Palmieri C
- Sami Bloomberg R
- Philippe Paradis L
- Konstantin Amelin C
- Mikael Granlund C
- Brenden Kichton D
- John Persson R
- Stuart Percy D
- Martin Frk R


25-6-2022 Sami Bloomberg returns
New York Islanders were delighted to hear that Sami Bloomberg has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Ivan Chebykin returns
New York Islanders were delighted to hear that Ivan Chebykin has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Lennart Breinholst returns
New York Islanders were delighted to hear that Lennart Breinholst has returned to the team.

24-6-2022 Shawn Tassone frustrated
New York Islanders right wing Shawn Tassone feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Shawn Tassone was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round of the 2016 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old right wing is looking forward for the start of the season.


24-6-2022 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Joey Leach (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Andrew MacDonald (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) UFA
-Casey Cizikas (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Brenden Kichton (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-John Persson (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jacob Josefson (New York Islanders) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Philip Samuelsson (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-James Sheppard (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) UFA
-Nikolai Kulemin (New York Islanders) UFA
-Mike Rhody (New York Islanders) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Miguel Proctor (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Vincent Arcand (Bridgeport Sound Tigers) RFA, needs qualifying offer


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:


20-6-2022 Ivan Chebykin shaping up
Encouraging reports from the media indicate that right wing Ivan Chebykin has developed better than projected. He has shown that he can take the pressure and succeed at the highest level of the game.

20-6-2022 Jason Gingrich on fire
All looks good for defenseman Jason Gingrich who has developed better than ever projected. Due to his good work ethic, he has improved lately and might end up a better player than expected.

A native of Canada, Jason Gingrich was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 2nd round of the 2022 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 17 year old defenseman has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season.


20-6-2022 Board increases player budget for next season
The board of owners have increased player budget for next season with $5 000 000 because of your good financial record.

20-6-2022 Board collects bonuses
The board of owners has collected $5 000 000 profit from the team to shareholders.

20-6-2022 Paul Baxter retires
Bridgeport Sound Tigers staff member Paul Baxter has announced his retirement due to non-hockey related reasons.

20-6-2022 Gord Hart retires
New York Islanders staff member Gord Hart has announced his retirement due to health reasons.

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