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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