Monday, June 11, 2012

Isles Notes For 6/11


Per the New York Islanders, Forward Johan Sundstrom has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with the club.

“Sundstrom, 19, scored 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 49 games during his second season with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League. A native of Gothenburg, SWE, Sundstrom also represented his country at the 2012 World Junior Championships, recording five points (one goal, four assists) with a plus-5 rating in six games to help Sweden capture a gold medal.”

Sundstrom was the Islanders second round selection, 50th overall in the 2011 NHL entry draft.  He has had strong appearances throughout his play in camp and the blue and white scrimmage.  Sundstrom is an impressive part of the rebuild for New York and should make an impact in Bridgeport this season.



Per Michael Fornabaio, “former Sound Tiger, Orange resident Steve Valiquette signs with Djurgarden in Sweden.”  Valiquette spent time with the Oilers and Rangers after his time with the Islanders organization.


NHL Notes:

Per Chris Botta, “Some NY notes of interest regarding TV ratings for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final: The 2.6/5 overnight is highest for 2012 Cup Final on NBC, but down from Game 5s for 2011 (3.2) and 2010 (4.0). However, it tied 2009 (Det-Pit). The game also beat Fox’s national telecast of Yankees-Mets (2.4). New York did a 4.8, the fourth-best on record in New York market on broadcast for a Game 5 (since 1976). The 8.8 for the L.A. market was the best for a Game 5 broadcast in that market on record since 1976.”  I have to credit NBC sports Network for doing a great job with the playoffs as a whole.  From promotion to coverage, they have really been a great vehicle to showcase the NHL, even if there were a little more cheapshots than I would have liked.


Pierre LeBrun mentions that, “if Kings win tonight. they'll be first team to raise the Cup at home since SoCal pals Anaheim in 2007...If Devils win, hold on to your seats.”

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