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The New York Islanders will be without injured veteran forward Cal Clutterbuck for the rest of the season. Clutterbuck is a solid depth forward and leader on the Islanders, serving as an assistant captain on the team. It was announced early on Thursday that he will require surgery for a shoulder injury. #Isles' Cal Clutterbuck […] READ MORE
As the New York Islanders are having a not-so-good season after being a contender only six months ago, many expected them to make some moves by the deadline. That did not happen. Actually, the only moves they did were signing Zach Parise and Cal Clutterbuck to contract extensions. Fans were expecting at least one of […] READ MORE
The New York Islanders had a quiet 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. While the team made no trades, the club signed forwards Zach Parise and Cal Clutterbuck to contract extensions. Clutterbuck received a $1.75 million AAV for the next two seasons. The Parise contract is a one-year deal, with an undisclosed AAV. According to Mollie Walker, […] READ MORE
A lot has changed for the New York Islanders‘ possible trades by the deadline this year. In the past two seasons, they were buyers, chasing a playoff spot and looking to add people that could help. In 2020, they added Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Derick Brassard. They added Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac in 2021. Now, […] READ MORE
Brayden Point’s game-winner alongside a stout defensive effort led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a Game 3 win against the New York Islanders, 2-1. Tampa now leads the series two games to one. Point Scores Game-Winner as Tampa Bay Lightning Take Game 3 Over New York Islanders Bolts Silence the Crowd *Chills* pic.twitter.com/viPw6pNiKI — New […] READ MORE
Normally we’d be in the midst of starting up another hockey season now, but we’re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look […] READ MORE
In-Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Islanders found themselves down in the series by two games. Despite the Tampa Bay Lightning missing two of their top forwards, Brayden Point and Alex Killorn. Tampa’s offence didn’t seem to miss a beat. Yet, they were still unable to come up with the win. […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first […] READ MORE
The New York Islanders announced that forward Cal Clutterbuck will be out indefinitely after undergoing successful wrist surgery. #Isles Injury Update: Cal Clutterbuck had successful wrist surgery and will be out indefinitely. Andrew Ladd has been recalled from Bridgeport. — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) December 21, 2019 Cal Clutterbuck Injured Prior to the Islanders game […] READ MORE
Veteran forward Cal Clutterbuck of the New York Islanders could be out four to six months if he elects to get surgery for a number of issues. He’s currently seeking other opinions at this time. The news was first reported by Arthur Staple of The Athletic To be clear on Clutterbuck: Stress fracture, two slipped […] READ MORE
Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.