New York Islanders

By rinkrat How thrilled is Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges to be playing Detroit tonight? He's scored half of his career NHL goals against the Red Wings. One against Detroit on Jan. 4, 2007 in San Jose while he was with the Sharks, his other against the New York Islanders as a Canadien on Monday night.

By Greg Wyshynski • Michael Nylander is a healthy scratch for the Washington Capitals tonight. Yes, he's been struggling. No, this doesn't mean that the Chicago Blackhawks should be lining up the "9" and the "2" on the back of a jersey quite yet, considering his no-trade clause. [Capitals Insider]

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) Joe and Derek talk about the Rangers, and why they can not beat the Islanders.

Exactly 23 weeks after opening their season with a lopsided win over the Islanders, the Coyotes quest to reach the playoffs for the first time since 200102 officially ended Thursday night.

If Chris Simon plays again for the New York Islanders, or for anyone else in the NHL, it wont be until next season. And it might not even be on opening night.

Hows this for a headscratcher? Chris Simon of the Islanders clobbers Ryan Hollweg of the Rangers across the face with his stick on Thursday and Hollweg plays two days later.

By technologyted@mac.com Zoe and Genevieve also give their updates on the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks (they are "Mighty" no more, but ironically they're even mightier than last year). Finally, I salute the Hurricanes, pine over the retiring players, and take aim with the Islanders.

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) Gary, Joe and Derek Discuss the Islanders Rangers and Devils.

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) We are joined by Star Ledger Ranger beat writer Colin Stephenson. Plus we talk about Rangers Islanders and Devils.

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) We are joined by MSG Network hockey guru Stan Fischler. Plus we talk about Rangers Islanders and Devils.

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) Islanders Play-by-Play man John Wiedeman talks about the Isles. We are also joined by Rangers beat writer Andrew Gross of the Journal News.

By JoeMcDonald@nyhockeyreport.com (Joe McDonald) The "King of Long Island" Chris King talks about the Islanders and a taped interview with Isles defenseman Chris Campoli.