Garth Snow News

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It's inevitable. Get all of the NHL's general managers together, and there's going to be trade talk - even if November deals are a rarity.

Yann Danis, who got his second start of the season for the Devils Friday night, said the opportunity to face his former team made the occasion a little more special.

New York Islanders goalie Martin Biron , right, is given a two-minute penalty for roughing Buffalo Sabres right winger Patrick Kaleta during the first period.

The day that a young hockey player is drafted into the NHL should be one of pure joy and accomplishment.

Any question of whether John Tavares would live up to the hype that came with being drafted first overall may have been answered by the 19-year-old's fine play in his first few weeks with the New York Islanders.

Islanders forward John Tavares hugs teammate Matt Moulson after Moulson's third-period goal against the Kings.

But he might just as well have been talking about trading for Smyth two years ago, a deal that was worth trying.

The National Hockey League handed down its harshest penalty for an on-ice incident in league history Wednesday, suspending New York Islanders forward Chris Simon for 30 games.

The first real game played by the latest NHL first overall pick are in and most are in agreement that it was a smashing success despite the OT Loss to the Stanley Cup Champions.

Prior to speaking to an estimated 500 Notre Dame hockey fans Tuesday night at the Drop The Puck reception, New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow had a few minutes with the members of the Irish team.

The New York Islanders may not have won their home opener this past weekend, but by coming away from the game with a point against the Pittsburgh Penguins it was a big step forward from last season.

The Islanders spent much of the latter part of last season on John Tavares watch, when it became clear that they would be in the running for the top pick in the draft.

Probably because the days leading up to last seasona s opener could not have been worse.

Doug MacLean is loud and proud, but the former NHL coach, general manager and president is also out of work.

Travis Zajac and Zach Parise each recorded a goal and an assist, as the New Jersey Devils topped the Islanders, 4-2, in the preseason finale for both teams.

Rob Schremp, who was placed on waivers by Edmonton yesterday, is now officially an Islander.

More people in Canada know about Rob Schremp than in his own hometown. His story has been followed ever since his days as a London Knight in the OHL .

Islanders super-rookie John Tavares plays his first game at Nassau Coliseum tonight in a debut fans have been anticipating since he was drafted first overall in June.

The New York Islanders are coming off a season in which they finished dead last in the NHL, and yet for the first time in quite a while there is promise in the air.