The New York Islanders will not be skating on Friday morning. Instead, they will be scrimmaging at UBS Arena from 3:30-4:30, followed by a Meet and Greet with season-ticket holders.
On Thursday, the New York Islanders showcased different lines at training camp, but lines that people would be rather familiar with. Just how much chemistry do Mathew Barzal and Zach Parise have?
These stories and more in today’s Rosner Wrap:
NYI Hockey Now: New York Islanders training camp day 7 was a busy one. From roster cuts to new line combinations, to power-play work and updates from Lane Lambert, get all the latest from today. Â New York Islanders.
NYI Hockey Now: Stefen Rosner spoke with Mathew Barzal and Zach Parise last week regarding their chemistry and why their game’s fit one another. New York Islanders.
NYI Hockey Now: Although preseason does not mean much, with a handful of players in the games who will not be in the NHL in 2022-23, these games show us which players seem ready for NHL action, which players need further development and some areas of the New York Islanders that needs to be a focal point in practice before opening night on Oct. 13. New York Islanders.
NYI Hockey Now: On Tuesday, Junior forward Jack Quinn was named the next captain of the Long Island University Sharks Men’s Hockey program. The 22-year-old Quinn becomes the second captain in program history. We caught up with Jack for an exclusive interview. New York Islanders.
NYI Hockey Now: Snag the DraftKings promo code that will lock in the $5 to win $200 in bonus bets offer. This offer is open to anyone ages 21 or over. However, you must be physically present in the state of New York or New Jersey to sign up. New York Islanders.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Imagine heading out to work in the morning and your options are driving the Porsche or the BMW. OK, that’s out of our league for most of us. Not so much for Pittsburgh Penguins top-six winger Bryan Rust – at least metaphorically. Pittsburgh Penguins.
Philly Hockey Now: Claude Giroux has found another home. Fact is, the former Philadelphia Flyers long-time captain is at home in Ottawa, a team that he believes can make the postseason. Philadelphia Flyers.
Florida Hockey Now: On Thursday night, the Panthers played their first preseason game at FLA Live Arena and, as expected, ‘Sweetness’ did not blare through the sound system when the team scored its initial goal. What the team did play came as a bit of a surprise. Who chose ‘Benny and the Jets’ by Elton John? It was Sam Bennett, as for now, players can choose their own personal goal songs. Florida Panthers.
Boston Hockey Now: It’s clearly not going to be Easy Street for the Boston Bruins while missing Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and Matt Grzelcyk to start this hockey season, and perhaps nowhere do the adjustments become more obvious than on the power play. Boston Bruins.
Washington Hockey Now: For head coach Peter Laviolette, one of the main points of Washington Capitals training camp is to make noise and win your role. And with the second-line center role up for grabs, there’s one player that’s making the strongest case thus far. It’s no other than Dylan Strome. Washington Capitals.
Vegas Hockey Now: Despite being in the first batch of roster cuts for the Vegas Golden Knights, 19-year-old defenseman Joe Fleming has his name etched in the system for at least the next three years. On Thursday, Fleming signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Golden Knights and general manager Kelly McCrimmon. Vegas Golden Knights.
Calgary Hockey Now: As Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter tries to figure out his regular-season defence pairings through preseason trial and error, he knows he has the perfect seventh man in Michael Stone waiting for another opportunity to do what he always does. Calgary Flames.
Vancouver Hockey Now: One of the Vancouver Canucks symbols of diversity, Rachel Doerrie, hired by President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford early in 2022, has moved on from the hockey club. The reason for her apparent dismissal are not clear. It’s believed the decision was made at the highest levels of the organization. Vancouver Canucks.
Dallas Hockey Now: If you are a fan of special teams, Thursday night’s Stars-Wild matchup was the game for you. If you are a fan of the Stars…there is still a lot of work to be done. Dallas Stars.