Dominik / Lighthouse Hockey 2 hours ago After the Trades: New York Islanders 2014, 2015 draft picks
Because keeping track of draft picks is complicated. Last week's NHL trade deadline saw a number of draft picks change hands as part of New York Islanders trades. Combined with a couple of trades earlier this season (Peter Regin and Pierre-Marc Bouchard to Chicago for a fourth-round pick) and last summer (Mark Streit to Philadelphia for a fourth-round pick), that changes how their draft board looks. Based on the latest info available -- do correct me or question in comments -- here's an overview of what they have in the 2014 and 2015 drafts, followed by some notes on the when and...
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Newsday 10 hours ago
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One of the senior members of the Islanders was walking out of Nassau Coliseum after the team lost a 3-1 lead in the third period in a 5-3 loss to the Panthers a week ago and shook his head as he walked by.
New York Daily News Mar 8, 2014
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Joe Colborne scored twice during a furious third period comeback for the Calgary Flames, who got three goals in less than five minutes for a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
New York Post Mar 8, 2014
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Newsday Mar 8, 2014
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The Islanders led by two goals deep into the third period and didn't win. This is fast becoming an expected result.
Newsday Mar 7, 2014
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New York Daily News Mar 7, 2014
Isles fall to rallying Oilers on Hall’s OT goal
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Newsday Mar 7, 2014
Islanders lose to Oilers in OT after taking two-goal lead in first period
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Islanders heard plenty of aspersions cast on them from all corners after the disappointing Thomas Vanek deal Wednesday.
New York Post Mar 7, 2014
Islanders blow another lead in loss to Oilers
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New York Post Mar 6, 2014
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Newsday Mar 5, 2014
Thomas Vanek trade falls short of expectations
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Montreal Gazette Mar 5, 2014
Canadiens acquire Thomas Vanek from Islanders
Canadiens coach Michel Therrien received some happy news when he stepped off the ice following the team’s morning skate Wednesday, the Canadiens announced that they had acquired Thomas Vanek from the New York Islanders.
John Demarzo / New York Post Mar 5, 2014 Islanders trade Thomas Vanek to Canadiens at deadline
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New York Daily News Mar 5, 2014
Isles deal Vanek for meager return at deadline
Backed into a corner in the 25th hour of the trade deadline, Islanders general manager Garth Snow traded away Thomas Vanek, but not for the return they must have hoped for.
Newsday Mar 5, 2014
Thomas Vanek traded to Canadiens, reports says
The Islanders have traded left wing Thomas Vanek to the Montreal Canadiens, Newsday's Arthur Staple and other outlets are reporting.
