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50-Man Roster: Decision time on Islanders 2008 picks
A sometimes overlooked part of NHL roster management is the 50-contract maximum. When the Islanders make a decision like the one earlier this week with 2008 pick Jyri Niemi, they're factoring not only...
Ahead: Islanders prospects in NCAA weekend
Note: Just bumping up this post from earlier this week, since the games begin in a few hours. Also: If you get Fox regional sports channels, commenter Arbourisgod -- a name I can never read without in...
Around the Islanders: From Mikko's rehab to Aaron Ness' plans
With the big club headed back from the brief West Coast tour, a look around the rest of the organization: Bridgeport kept rolling, losing in OT Saturday but getting a big OT win Sunday. For a fan-vis...
USA World Junior Tryout Camp Roster
USA Hockey named 29 participants that will try out for 22 roster spots at the World Juniors this year. Here's who is invited: GOALTENDERS (2) Name Ht (cm) Wt (kg) Birthdate S/C Hometown 2009-10 Team...
Best of the West #12: Matt Donovan, Denver
Matt Donovan, Defenseman, 6-0 190 lbs., Cedar Rapids(USHL) Role he'll likely play: Donovan is a solid, steady defenseman that can also chip in some offense as well. He likely won't be a first ...
Islanders blueliners Ness, Donovan make the cut at U.S. junior camp
Not a big surprise, but a good sign nonetheless: Islanders defensive prospects Aaron Ness and Matt Donovan have each survived the cut at USA's world junior evaluation camp. Both are Islanders 2008 dra...

