With the Lockout looming at tomorrows deadline, most teams were busy on the waiver wire, sending eligible players to their minor league affiliates. The New York Islanders were no different.
With an already deep roster, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
just got a lot more difficult to play to say the least with the Isles sending
19 players on two-way contracts down to Bridgeport. Do yourself a favor
and go see a game in Bridgeport this season. You will get to see the
young stars and the future talent of the Isles organization develop at the
Webster Bank Arena.
Per Islanders.nhl.com, “The New York Islanders announced today
that 19 players have been assigned to the club’s American Hockey League
affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The club also assigned two players to
their respective junior teams.
The
players assigned to the Sound Tigers include Marc Cantin, Casey Cizikas, Jason Clark, Calvin de Haan,Brandon DeFazio, Matt Donovan, Mike Halmo, Travis Hamonic, Kirill Kabanov, Jon Landry, Brock Nelson, Aaron Ness, Nino Niederreiter, Anders Nilsson, John Persson, Kevin Poulin, Blair Riley, Johan Sundstrom and David Ullstrom.
The
Islanders’ two junior assignments include Griffin Reinhart, who returns to the
Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League, and Ryan Strome, who rejoins the Niagara IceDogs of
the Ontario Hockey League.
The
Sound Tigers will begin training camp on Sept. 28 and play their season opener
on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Connecticut Whale. Their home opener is scheduled for
Saturday, Oct. 13 against the Providence Bruins at Webster Bank Arena.
... Five other players, Sean Backman, Ty Wishart, Matt Watkins, Nathan McIver and Colin McDonald, were placed on waivers at Friday’s noon deadline;
due to their age and professional experience, those players need to clear
waivers before they can be assigned to the Sound Tigers.”
Isles Notes:
Per Randi Marshall, “Spoke to Ed Blumenfeld, Syosset
developer vying for Isles arena
site master developer candidacy. Blumenfeld says he wants to keep Isles. Blumenfeld also says he didn't make a specific
vision proposal - that his proposal was more about the qualifications he brings Isles. Blumenfeld said if
eventual plan includes minor league ballpark, the Mets (his former partners on
old RFP effort) are interested. Blumenfeld
says he's brought in former NHL exec and sports management expert to work with
him -and hopes to work on plan with Isles. No timetable from county
on when decision will be made - but several sources say they expect it will be
soon.
Per @Schultz88, Frans Nielsen and John
Tavares Could Play in Europe During Lockout
Per NHLhistorygirl, “On this date in 1966, Mick Vukota
was born in Saskatoon, SK; Isles career
penalty minutes leader (1,879 PIM).”
“On this date in 1972, Isles opened their inaugural training camp in
Peterborough, ON.”
NHL Notes:
Per Darren Dreger, Bettman says NHL's proposal does not
include a "take it or leave it" directive. Bettman
says league proposal includes player salary reduction, roughly 9%, 7%, 4% years
1-3 which would be covered in escrow. Owners voted
unanymously to support a lockout...if necessary.
Per Craig Button, NHL increased revenue 50% in 7 yrs
after lockout. $2.2 Billion to $3.3. Players increased salaries 76%. Seemingly
everybody benefitting? Taking players average salary of $1.8 million
before lockout & a $2.55 million average today, that is still an increase
of 41.67%. Using commonly accepted numbers. Avg. NHL Players' salary
before lockout = $1.8 Million. 1st year CBA = $1.45. Now $2.55. Increase of
75.86%.
Per Katie Strang, A reminder that the Quebec Labour
Relations Board held emergency hearing on NHLPA's lockout
challenge. According to document obtained by ESPNNY, 21 players
listed as complainants in filing to Alberta Labour Relations
Board. Here is complete list: Jarome Iginla, Ryan Smyth, Mike
Cammalleri, Ryan Whitney, Mikka Kiprusoff, Blake Comeau, Dennis Wideman, Chris
Butler, Matt Stajan, Derek Smith, Tim Jackman, Sam Gagner, Nick Schultz, Shawn
Horcoff, Eric Belanger, Corey Potter, Mark Giordano, Mikael Backlund,
Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Jones, Henrik Karlsson. Alberta
Labour Relations Board expected to hold hearing on the matter next week.”
Per Darren Dreger, “According to the NHL, the injunction
the PA was seeking in Que was denied, however the Board is open to possibility
of a future hearing.”
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