Wrapping things up, FIO staff writer Tim Hays breaks down the Top 25 goaltenders heading into fantasy hockey drafts this season, including in-depth analysis about the Top 10 and some notes about the remaining players on the list... and don't forget some sleepers listed.
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FantasyHockeyNetwork.com takes a look at the top NHL fantasy hockey performers for games played on Monday October 6, 2008.
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Random musings while watching the Jets score three touchdowns in a six-play span, with only one of them counting...- I was talking with my buddy Rich at work last week about the Islanders' new goal song. He said something like, "I'm sure it's wonderful. Too bad we won't hear it until their third   more...
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Can you post a comment, stating your favorite hockey team and player? I'm generally curious of the Yardbarker hockey fans' favorites. Maybe it'll help with our dialogue. Feel free to list your top 3--even if they're not in the Playoffs. Thanks! Mine: Islanders, Habs, Sharks. Cheechoo, DiPietro,   more...

Not the news that Islander's fans wanted to hear. After yesterday's roller-coaster of a game fans woke up to hear that their lifetime goaltender was off to see a brain specialist. We should hopefully know the results of the visit later today and if Ricky can go in the playoffs. Keep your fingers   more...
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Finally, we get to see the Islanders play. It's about time.After a pre-season in which not one second of gameplay was aired on MSG or MSG Plus, we finally get Islanders hockey. We've been waiting a long time for this season; believe it or not, the Islanders last played an official game six months   more...
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The New York Islanders hired former Providence Bruins coach Scott Gordon last night to fill their coaching vacancy.
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With the NHL season nearly halfway in the books, and the 2008 half approaching, there are a few teams that could use a new start in the New Year. Most of these teams will wish for the season to start fresh or to go back to the offseason, whereas others need to be thankful with what they have and be   more...
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"Following tonight's game in Buffalo, it was announced that Rick DiPietro has been medically cleared by team doctors to play. Ricky will participate in the team's skate on Friday in nearby Amherst, New York." I'm not sure if he's physically "there" yet to play; Dubie's been holdin' up the front.   more...
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Thanks, Steve Begin. You better watch your back any time you step foot out of your house. I will be there to "sweep the leg" and I got a body bag waiting for you!!!
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After Sidney Crosby poked out Rick DiPietro's eye on Sat night, DiPi practiced today and might take on "spits at Islander Ice Girls" Henrik Lundqvist tomorrow at the Coliseum. Ricky's a trooper and since the Isles got him for the next 45 years, they know they can count on him. Speakin of   more...
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So basically, the Long Island Sound Tigers are playing the Buffalo Sabres in a half hour?
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Our very own Blue examines the age old question between the two young goalies and gives her pick.
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This series of articles will preview the New York Islanders for the upcoming season. I'll cover the general overview of the team, the goaltenders position, the defense and the forwards.Goaltender:Rick Dipietro, Joey MacDonaldIt's not hyperbole to state that, as Dipietro goes, so do the Islanders.A   more...
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Unbelieveable...DP comes back from two concusssions 12 days apart and leads the Isles to a 3-2 victory...he looked great tonight and made 32 saves in the win. The biggest change between tonight's game and game one was the 16 shots the Isles got off in the first period vs the 1 shot they took in   more...
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