Category: Mike Bossy
Clark Gillies, Rugged Star on Islanders’ Championship Teams, Dies at 67
Bryan TrottierHe was part of the Trio Grande, along with Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy, on teams that won the Stanley Cup four years in a row.
Read more“About Six Feet from a Moose’s Ass:” Clark Gillies was an Islanders icon from the onset
Denis PotvinPhoto by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Right from the beginning, Gillies made his mark on the Islanders and became “the beat” of the franchise. One of the many amazing aspects about the Islanders dynasty is that so many of its key players hit the ground running as NHLers. He...
Read moreClark Gillies scored, fought, checked and set the tone for dynastic Islanders
Denis PotvinWhen you think of the dynastic New York Islanders of the 1980s, you likely think of the wizardry of Mike Bossy, the playmaking prowess of Bryan Trottier or maybe the puck-rushing brilliance of Denis Potvin. But none of that dominance happens without Clark Gillies. The Islanders announced Gillies d...
Read moreIslanders legend, Hall of Famer Clark Gillies dies at 67
Mike BossyNew York Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies has died at 67, the team announced Friday.
Read moreOvechkin 'will pass me' for NHL goals record, Gretzky says: report
Brett HullWayne Gretzky has "no doubt" that Alex Ovechkin will break his NHL record of 894 goals.
Read moreThe ridiculous numbers behind Connor McDavid’s 600 points actually prove that he’s just getting better
Ted LindsayIt’s easy to forget that Connor McDavid is only 24 years old, and a few nights ago, he became the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 600 points. It took him just 421 games ... The post The ridiculous numbers behind Connor McDavid’s 600 points actually prove that he’s just getting better ap...
Read moreReport- NHL Players Will Be Permitted To Be In Gambling Ads
Mike Bossyfrom Larry Brooks of the New York Post, The NHLPA and NHL have reached an agreement under which players are permitted to participate in advertising related to sports wagering, Slap Shots has learned. A memo sent to all players and agents on Friday outlines the agreement that comes with seve...
Read moreOvechkin signs five-year, $47.5 million contract with Capitals
Ted LeonsisAlex Ovechkin signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract on Tuesday to remain with the Washington Capitals. It has an average annual value of $9.5 million.
Read moreThe Time Has Come For Bigger Nets
Wayne Gretzkyfrom Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, Goaltending has been made into a near-science, with a good dose of instinct establishing the difference between those who made it to the NHL, and those who didn’t. I respect the position, and the people who play it, a great deal. But let’s be real: we’r...
Read moreIslanders lament opportunity lost after seeing hopes felled by one shot
Edmonton OilersA four-line team built to win at even strength, the New York Islanders lost another chance to make it to a Stanley Cup Final by surrendering a dismal shorthanded goal that was all the Tampa Bay Lightning needed for a victory in Game 7.
Read moreTeams Interested In Jack Eichel
Ron Francisfrom Larry Brooks of the New York Post, - In addition to the usual suspects — including the Ducks, Flyers, Wild, Kings and perhaps the Rangers — there is a previously undisclosed entrant in the Hunt for Jack Eichel. For Slapshots has learned that the Blackhawks have taken a ticket at the de...
Read morePoint keeps producing for Lightning ahead of Game 4 against Islanders
Maurice RichardBrayden Point won't single himself out for what he's again accomplishing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read moreOpen Post- Day 20 Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Marc-André FleuryTwo game 3's tonight. Boston Bruins/New York Islanders tied at 1-1 while the Tampa Bay Lightning will try to go up 3-0 on the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek in net for the Canes. Schedule and notes are below.
Read moreTuesday Afternoon Hockey Thoughts
Jim Benningfrom Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, - GMs seen so far at the Under-18s: Doug Armstrong (St. Louis), Jim Benning (Vancouver), Ron Francis (Seattle) and Steve Yzerman (Detroit). - During Monday’s Board of Governors’ meeting, Bettman made it very clear there would be serious consequences for...
Read moreTop 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time
Theoren FleuryWith time, hockey celebrations have become more and more flamboyant.The result is a combination of the most creative, funny, historic, and unique celebrations we’ve seen in hockey.THW’s Top 10 Hockey Celebrations.Among the top ten players of all time, he’s the only one known for having his own uniqu...
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