Islanders vs. Predators [game thread & gameday news]
Life on the road continues... | Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images
The Isles resume their 13-game season-opening road saga. After an insanely long break, which featured three off days (two scheduled, one apparently granted as a bonus for a double-shutout finish to the first leg of this 13-game trip), the Islanders are finally back in game action tonight early afternoon today in Nashville.
Leave your First Islanders Goal picks here.
NOTE: Depending on activity and, um, editor availability, we may toss up a separate game thread or may just consider this post the game thread. You’ll know when we know. Surely the beloved new commenting system will keep you in suspense.
Islanders News
Barry Trotz talked with media before the Isles headed to Nashville, addressing lineup availability and his many, many years there, and piling on praise for Roman Josi:
Trotz Media Availability pic.twitter.com/SZfA0AgTGW— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 29, 2021
Here’s the official site preview for today’s 1:30 p.m. EDT start. [Isles]
Zach Parise did a full practice, but with his recent back stiffness he’s technically a gametime decision. (Aren’t we all...) [Isles]
Semyon Varlamov will be dressed today for the first time this season, and he’s “skinny” now and ready to resume being part of the NHL’s top tandem. [Athletic | Post]
The Isles are rested and ready to continued their points streak. [Newsday]
Ross Johnston’s contract is Identity Line insurance, maybe. [Newsday]
In Bridgeport, Arnaud Durandeau is using his speed and digging into the details of the game. [CT Post]
Maven’s Memories: How Chico Resch became a goalie. [Isles]
Your daily arena hype. We’re just about three weeks away:
"Everybody that comes in here has that same level of amazement." In this episode of Built for Fans by Fans, we hear from Tony Sciortino, Crew Chief, & Dan Bura, Head Rigger, from Local 1 Stagehands. pic.twitter.com/tD2R8VZHvK— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 30, 2021
Elsewhere
Last night’s NHL scores include the Hurricanes and Panthers remaining undefeated. Damn it. The Rangers and Capitals also won, damn it.
The Kings suddenly have two major injuries on defense and will be looking for help. (Thomas Hickey, anyone? #freeHickey) [TSN]
Upon reflection, Jordan Binnington agrees that swinging his goalie stick toward an opponent’s head is probably a bad idea. His coach calls it stupid. [Sportsnet]
The Leafs and Morgan Rielly have joined the eight-year-defenseman-extension party, as Taranna goes all in on him being part of the solution. [PPP | Sportsnet]
An assortment of topics, including: Now that he’s off to a healthy and productive start, is Vladimir Tarasenko still trade bait? (Yes, but the Blues don’t care.) [Sportsnet]
Blackhawks ownership is requesting that their former video coach/sex offender’s name be X’d off the 2010 Stanley Cup engraving, citing precedent when Peter Pocklington snuck his father’s name on to the Cup before the league X’d it out. [ESPN] The Hockey Hall of Fame is “moving forward” with that request. [NHL | Sportsnet]
Panthers GM Bill Zito discussed how they decided to let Joel Quenneville coach his final game with the Panthers. [Sportsnet]
The NHL has decided not to hold Kevin Cheveldayoff accountable for the neglect of the Kyle Beach case, but perhaps he still owes Beach an apology. [Sportsnet]
The father of the late Steve Montador has filed a new wrongful death suit against the NHL. [TSN]
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