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Rangers have 81 games to straighten things out after lackluster opener

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 10d

There was, as Mike Sullivan and J.T. Miller and Adam Fox readily acknowledged, disconnection in the centennial season-opener.

But, they stressed, it is not a cause for panic.

Because there are 81 games remaining in the nascent season. Time is not of...

Adam Fox believes there could be a learning curve while players adjust to new coach's system.

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 10d

They are spending a lot of time on special teams. #NHL #NYR

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 10d

Appears to be a full team practice. #NHL #NYR

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 10d

Indeed, as my friend @colinsnewsday.bsky.social Blueskied, I am at New York Rangers practice today for @newsday.bsky.social @newsday sports. It is scheduled to begin in 31 minutes. Follow along. #NHL #NYR

ColinSNewsday @colinsnewsday.bsky.social · 10d

Hey everyone, the Rangers have practice today at noon, but I won’t be there, as I’ll be shuffling off to Buffalo. My man Denis Gorman (@denispgorman.bsky.social) will be on site, and keep you updated on the news of the day. Check him out.

Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky optimistic for the NHL season

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 12d

A new era in Islanders history will have its curtain-raising Thursday night in Pittsburgh, and throughout the organization, there is a sense of newfound enthusiasm.

Beginning with co-owner Jon Ledecky. The @newsday @NewsdaySports story: www.newsday.com/sports/hocke... #NHL #Isles

Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky believes there will be "exciting hockey at UBS Arena" this season.

Marshall Warren impresses in Islanders' exhibition opener

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 16d

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 26d

Marshall Warren found himself at the intersection of opportunity and moment. When it was over nearly three hours later he made at least one organizational decision-maker sit up and take notice. The @Newsday @NewsdaySports story: www.newsday.com/sports/hocke... #NHL #Isles

"He had a great game," Patrick Roy said of 24-year-old Laurel Hollow native who scored a goal.

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 27d

My uncle sent photos from Milan, where evidently there is a restaurant named after me. Which brings up two thoughts: One, I do like eating food. I ain't going to lie. But, two, naming a restaurant after a guy with my culinary skills seems like an easily preventable mistake.

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 27d

Drouin-Horvat-Shabanov.
Lee-Barzal-Palmieri.
Poletin-Highmore-Jeffries.
Drew-Romano-Veremyev.
Schaefer-Mayfield.
Aitcheson-DeAngelo.
Warren-McWard.
Rittich.
Gahagen.
#NHL #Isles #Flyers

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 27d

..McWard.
Goalies: Rittich, Gahagen.

#NHL #Isles #Flyers

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 27d

Here is the Islanders lineup for tonight's exhibition opener at UBS against the Flyers:
Forwards: Barzal, Horvat, Lee, Palmieri, Drouin, Shabanov, Jeffries, Veremyev, Romano, Poletin, Drew, Highmore.
Defensemen: Schaefer, Mayfield, Warren, Aitcheson, DeAngelo...

Islanders spend practice focusing on power play and penalty kill

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

...power play and penalty kill during the last few seasons, the feelings of excitement and optimism that hung in the air at Northwell Health Ice Center on Saturday morning were unmistakable and welcome.

The @newsday.bsky.social @newsdaysports story: www.newsday.com/sports/hocke... #NHL #Isles

The Islanders ranked 31st in the NHL in conversion rate on the power play (12.6%) and penalty kill (72.2%) last season.

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

The affirmation from all of the precincts went something like this:

It was a day. It was the first day. It was a day to learn. It was a good day.

For an Islanders team that has spent a great deal of time uncomfortably answering questions about the performance of its...

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

There were two second power play units which split time. The first was: Schaefer, Duclair, Shabanov, Pageau, Palmieri. The second was: Boqvist, Duclair, Shabanov, Holmstrom, Tsyplakov. #NHL #Isles

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

Schaefer and Boqvist appear to be rotating at quarterback for PP2. #NHL #Isles

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

No. 1: Pageau-Holmstrom, Pelech-Pulock.
No. 2: Horvat-Palmieri, Romanov-Mayfield.
No. 3: Cizikas-MacLean, Schaefer-George.

#NHL #Isles

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

Tony DeAngelo is quarterbacking the first power play unit. He is joined by Duclair, Barzal, Lee, and Drouin. Horvat and Palmieri are on the PK. #NHL #Isles

Islanders Coaches and Management | New York Islanders

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 28d

Back at Islanders camp for
@Newsday
@newsdaysports
where the team is working on special teams. Assistant coach Bob Boughner (nhl.com/islanders/te...), is running the penalty kill drills. #NHL #Isles

The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

nhl.com

Islanders' Mathew Barzal working his way into form

Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 29d

The moments were brief.

Glimpses. Flickers.

But for those flashes represented something significant for both Mathew Barzal and the Islanders. The @newsday @NewsdaySports story: www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

#NHL #Isles

"It's nice individually to get back on the ice in a setting with high compete and some physicality and 5-on-5 situations," said Barza at training camp. "It's been awhile."

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · 29d

There are names and numbers on the back of the Islanders’ practice jerseys. #NHL #Isles

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Denis P. Gorman @denispgorman.bsky.social · Sep 18

If you are a Long Islander who follows me for my coverage of your sports teams and likes to put down wagers on those teams and their players, I absolutely want to talk to you for a @Newsday @NewsdayBiz story. If you are interested, my DMs are open and we can go from there.