2010–11 New York Islanders season
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The 2010–11
New York Islanders
season
was the 39th
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.
The Islanders posted a regular season record of 30 wins, 39 losses, and 13 overtime/shootout losses for 73 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
for the fourth consecutive season.
with the fifth-overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
. Niederreiter became the highest-drafted Swiss-born player in National Hockey League history.
Throughout the off-season, the Islanders added defensemen Milan Jurcina
, Mark Eaton, and Mike Mottau
, as well as forwards Zenon Konopka
and P. A. Parenteau through free agency.
In a July 30 trade with the Anaheim Ducks
, the Islanders acquired defenseman James Wisniewski
in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2011.
Most notably, the Islanders lost forward Kyle Okposo
and defenseman Mark Streit
to two accidental and separate shoulder injuries during training camp, both requiring surgeries. These injuries effectively removed two top-line players for the Islanders, as they were expected to remain out for three and six months, respectively.
Meanwhile, arena issues continued to follow the franchise, as owner Charles Wang
's proposed The Lighthouse Project was met with continued obstacles from local authorities. Both sides remain at odds, and little progress has been made since.
into an adviser to the General Manager position and naming the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
head coach, Jack Capuano
, as their interim head coach.
The Islanders ended a near franchise tying record of 15 straight games without a win on November 26 against the New Jersey Devils
. The Islanders won 2-0 with Rick DiPietro
securing the shutout. The Islanders ended the season with the worst average attendance in the NHL with an average of 11,059 (68.1% full).
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Islanders. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
during the 2010–11 season.
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2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the 39th
New York Islanders seasons
The New York Islanders are an American ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They compete in the National Hockey League Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. Since their inaugural season in 1972, the team has played its home games in Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum...
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.
The Islanders posted a regular season record of 30 wins, 39 losses, and 13 overtime/shootout losses for 73 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
for the fourth consecutive season.
Off season
The Islanders selected forward Nino NiederreiterNino Niederreiter
Nino Niederreiter , nicknamed El Niño, is a Swiss ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history...
with the fifth-overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
. Niederreiter became the highest-drafted Swiss-born player in National Hockey League history.
Throughout the off-season, the Islanders added defensemen Milan Jurcina
Milan Jurcina
Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, Mark Eaton, and Mike Mottau
Mike Mottau
Michael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
, as well as forwards Zenon Konopka
Zenon Konopka
Zenon Konopka is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Konopka is currently a member of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League...
and P. A. Parenteau through free agency.
In a July 30 trade with the Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, the Islanders acquired defenseman James Wisniewski
James Wisniewski
James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2011.
Most notably, the Islanders lost forward Kyle Okposo
Kyle Okposo
Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo is an American professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League...
and defenseman Mark Streit
Mark Streit
Mark Streit is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman and occasional forward and captain of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League , also captaining the Swiss national team. He is presently one of five players in the NHL from Switzerland...
to two accidental and separate shoulder injuries during training camp, both requiring surgeries. These injuries effectively removed two top-line players for the Islanders, as they were expected to remain out for three and six months, respectively.
Meanwhile, arena issues continued to follow the franchise, as owner Charles Wang
Charles Wang
Charles B. Wang is the co-founder of Computer Associates International, Inc. and owner of the New York Islanders ice hockey team and their AHL affiliates, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers....
's proposed The Lighthouse Project was met with continued obstacles from local authorities. Both sides remain at odds, and little progress has been made since.
Regular season
After a ten-game losing streak, the Islanders changed coaches on November 15, moving Scott GordonScott Gordon
Scott Gordon is an American born professional hockey coach and former professional hockey goaltender. He is an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and a former head coach of the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins and the National Hockey League's New...
into an adviser to the General Manager position and naming the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in...
head coach, Jack Capuano
Jack Capuano
Jack Capuano is the head coach of the New York Islanders.He is a retired former professional ice hockey defenseman who spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League in the late 1980s and early 1990s....
, as their interim head coach.
The Islanders ended a near franchise tying record of 15 straight games without a win on November 26 against the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. The Islanders won 2-0 with Rick DiPietro
Rick DiPietro
Rick DiPietro, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was the first overall selection by the Islanders in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft....
securing the shutout. The Islanders ended the season with the worst average attendance in the NHL with an average of 11,059 (68.1% full).
Playoffs
On March 26, the Islanders were mathematically eliminated when the Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders last made the playoffs in the 2006–07 season2006–07 New York Islanders season
The New York Islanders finished the 2006–07 season with a record of 40–30–12. They qualified for the playoffs in the last game of the regular season...
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Pre-season
| 2010 Pre-season game log: 1–4–0 (Home: 1–2–0 ; Road: 0–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Recap | ||
| 1 | September 29 (in Saskatoon, SK) | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 - 2 | New York Islanders (SS) | DiPietro | 0-1-0 | ||||
| 2 | September 29 | New York Islanders | 1 - 3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Roloson | 0-2-0 | ||||
| 3 | October 1 | New York Islanders | 3 - 4 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Roloson | 0-3-0 | ||||
| 4 | October 2 | New Jersey Devils | 1 - 2 | New York Islanders (SS) | DiPietro | 1-3-0 | ||||
| 5 | October 2 (in Quebec City, QC) | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
7 - 2 | New York Islanders (SS) | Legacé | 1-4-0 | ||||
| (SS) = Split-squad games. | ||||||||||
Regular season
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The 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... was the 39th New York Islanders seasons The New York Islanders are an American ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They compete in the National Hockey League Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. Since their inaugural season in 1972, the team has played its home games in Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum... season for the National Hockey League National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... franchise that was established on June 6, 1972. The Islanders posted a regular season record of 30 wins, 39 losses, and 13 overtime/shootout losses for 73 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs Stanley Cup playoffs The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records... for the fourth consecutive season. Off seasonThe Islanders selected forward Nino NiederreiterNino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter , nicknamed El Niño, is a Swiss ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history... with the fifth-overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... . Niederreiter became the highest-drafted Swiss-born player in National Hockey League history. Throughout the off-season, the Islanders added defensemen Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... , Mark Eaton, and Mike Mottau Mike Mottau Michael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... , as well as forwards Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Konopka is currently a member of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League... and P. A. Parenteau through free agency. In a July 30 trade with the Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... , the Islanders acquired defenseman James Wisniewski James Wisniewski James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2011. Most notably, the Islanders lost forward Kyle Okposo Kyle Okposo Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo is an American professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... and defenseman Mark Streit Mark Streit Mark Streit is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman and occasional forward and captain of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League , also captaining the Swiss national team. He is presently one of five players in the NHL from Switzerland... to two accidental and separate shoulder injuries during training camp, both requiring surgeries. These injuries effectively removed two top-line players for the Islanders, as they were expected to remain out for three and six months, respectively. Meanwhile, arena issues continued to follow the franchise, as owner Charles Wang Charles Wang Charles B. Wang is the co-founder of Computer Associates International, Inc. and owner of the New York Islanders ice hockey team and their AHL affiliates, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.... 's proposed The Lighthouse Project was met with continued obstacles from local authorities. Both sides remain at odds, and little progress has been made since. Regular seasonAfter a ten-game losing streak, the Islanders changed coaches on November 15, moving Scott GordonScott Gordon Scott Gordon is an American born professional hockey coach and former professional hockey goaltender. He is an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and a former head coach of the American Hockey League's Providence Bruins and the National Hockey League's New... into an adviser to the General Manager position and naming the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Bridgeport Sound Tigers The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in... head coach, Jack Capuano Jack Capuano Jack Capuano is the head coach of the New York Islanders.He is a retired former professional ice hockey defenseman who spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League in the late 1980s and early 1990s.... , as their interim head coach. The Islanders ended a near franchise tying record of 15 straight games without a win on November 26 against the New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... . The Islanders won 2-0 with Rick DiPietro Rick DiPietro Rick DiPietro, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was the first overall selection by the Islanders in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.... securing the shutout. The Islanders ended the season with the worst average attendance in the NHL with an average of 11,059 (68.1% full). PlayoffsOn March 26, the Islanders were mathematically eliminated when the Buffalo Sabres defeated the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders last made the playoffs in the 2006–07 season2006–07 New York Islanders season The New York Islanders finished the 2006–07 season with a record of 40–30–12. They qualified for the playoffs in the last game of the regular season... . Pre-season
Regular season
GoaltendersNote: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Islanders. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
Awards
| Regular Season | |||||||||
| Player | Award | Reached | |||||||
| Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
NHL First Star of the Week | December 27, 2010 | |||||||
| Michael Grabner Michael Grabner Michael René Grabner is an Austrian professional ice hockey player playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Grabner grew up playing for the local team in Villach, EC VSV. He moved to North America at the age of 17 and joined the Spokane Chiefs of the major junior Western... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | January 31, 2011 | |||||||
| Michael Grabner | NHL First Star of the Week | February 14, 2011 | |||||||
| Michael Grabner | NHL Rookie of the Month | February 2011 | |||||||
| Doug Weight Doug Weight Douglas Daniel Weight is a retired American professional ice hockey player who is currently an Assistant Coach and Special Assistant to the General Manager for the New York Islanders. During his 19-year National Hockey League career, he played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina... |
King Clancy Memorial Trophy King Clancy Memorial Trophy The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community. Since the award was established in 1988, no player has won it more than... |
June 2011 | |||||||
Milestones
| Regular Season | |||||||||
| Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
| Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter , nicknamed El Niño, is a Swiss ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 9, 2010 | |||||||
| James Wisniewski James Wisniewski James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | October 11, 2010 | |||||||
| Nino Niederreiter | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 13, 2010 | |||||||
| Nino Niederreiter | 1st Career NHL Assist | October 21, 2010 | |||||||
| Matt Martin Matt Martin (ice hockey b. 1989) Matthew Martin is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .... |
1st Career NHL Goal | October 29, 2010 | |||||||
| Radek Martinek Radek Martinek Radek Martínek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
400th Career NHL Game | October 30, 2010 | |||||||
| John Tavares | 100th Career NHL Game | November 24, 2010 | |||||||
| Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | November 24, 2010 | |||||||
| Travis Hamonic | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
December 2, 2010 | |||||||
| Rhett Rakhshani Rhett Rakhshani Rhett Rakhshani is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 13, 2010 | |||||||
| Nathan Lawson Nathan Lawson Nathan Lawson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League while signed with the Montreal Canadiens organization of the National Hockey League.... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 18, 2010 | |||||||
| Blake Comeau Blake Comeau Blake Comeau is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | December 23, 2010 | |||||||
| Frans Nielsen Frans Nielsen Frans Nielsen is a Danish professional ice hockey player currently playing with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He is the first Danish citizen to play in the NHL.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | December 27, 2010 | |||||||
| Kevin Poulin Kevin Poulin Kevin Poulin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is now playing with the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | January 6, 2011 | |||||||
| Bruno Gervais Bruno Gervais Bruno Gervais is a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
300th Career NHL Game | January 8, 2011 | |||||||
| Kevin Poulin | 1st Career NHL Win | January 8, 2011 | |||||||
| Blake Comeau | 100th Career NHL Point | January 11, 2011 | |||||||
| Trevor Gillies Trevor Gillies Trevor Gillies is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the New York Islanders organization of the National Hockey League . Gillies is primarily used as an enforcer.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal | January 13, 2011 | |||||||
| Rick DiPietro Rick DiPietro Rick DiPietro, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was the first overall selection by the Islanders in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.... |
300th Career NHL Game | January 23, 2011 | |||||||
| Travis Hamonic | 1st Career NHL Goal | February 1, 2011 | |||||||
| Kyle Okposo Kyle Okposo Kyle Henry Erovre Okposo is an American professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... |
100th Career NHL Point | February 1, 2011 | |||||||
| Mikko Koskinen Mikko Koskinen Mikko Koskinen is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for KalPa in the SM-Liiga.-Playing career:Koskinen was drafted 31st overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft after playing for the Espoo Blues in the Finnish SM-Liiga. He was the first goalie taken in... |
1st Career NHL Game | February 8, 2011 | |||||||
| Mikko Koskinen | 1st Career NHL Win | February 10, 2011 | |||||||
| Frans Nielson | 100th Career NHL Point | February 10, 2011 | |||||||
| Micheal Haley Micheal Haley Micheal Haley is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. Haley was signed as a free agent by the New York Islanders on May 19, 2008... |
1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
February 11, 2011 | |||||||
| John Tavares | 100th Career NHL Point | February 13, 2011 | |||||||
| Ty Wishart Ty Wishart Ty Wishart is an Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing in the New York Islanders organization.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal | February 13, 2011 | |||||||
| Nathan Lawson | 1st Career NHL Win | February 15, 2011 | |||||||
| Matt Moulson Matt Moulson Matthew Keith Moulson is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | February 22, 2011 | |||||||
| Mark Katic Mark Katic Mark Katic is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
February 24, 2011 | |||||||
| Micheal Haley | 1st Career NHL Assist | February 24, 2011 | |||||||
| Justin DiBenedetto Justin DiBenedetto Justin DiBenedetto is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was drafted 175th overall by the New York Islanders during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.... |
1st Career NHL Game | March 1, 2011 | |||||||
| Andrew MacDonald Andrew MacDonald (ice hockey) Andrew MacDonald is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the New York Islanders organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Game | March 5, 2011 | |||||||
| Justin DiBenedetto | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
March 8, 2011 | |||||||
| Josh Bailey Josh Bailey Joshua Bailey is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who now plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Bailey was selected 9th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.... |
200th Career NHL Game | March 15, 2011 | |||||||
| Radek Martinek | 100th Career NHL Point | March 18, 2011 | |||||||
| P. A. Parenteau | 100th Career NHL Game | March 22, 2011 | |||||||
| Shane Sims Shane Sims Shane Sims is an American ice hockey defenseman. He is from East Amherst, New York. He attended The Ohio State University. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. On April 9, 2011 he signed a one-day NHL regular season amateur tryout agreement... |
1st Career NHL Game | April 9, 2011 | |||||||
Transactions
The Islanders have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| May 25, 2010 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Jyri Niemi |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 6th round pick (#160 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| June 25, 2010 | To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... 2nd-round pick (#35 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 2nd-round pick (#58 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 1st-round pick (#30 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| June 26, 2010 | To Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... 4th-round pick (#95 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 3rd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| June 26, 2010 | To Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... 6th-round pick (#155 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 6th-round pick (#160 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 5th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| July 30, 2010 | To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... James Wisniewski James Wisniewski James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
| December 28, 2010 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... James Wisniewski James Wisniewski James Joseph Wisniewski is an American professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... Conditional 5th-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| January 1, 2011 | To Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Ty Wishart Ty Wishart Ty Wishart is an Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing in the New York Islanders organization.-Playing career:... |
| February 9, 2011 | To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... 6th-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Al Montoya Al Montoya Álvaro "Al" Montoya is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft after a three-year career with the University of Michigan... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Mark Eaton | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Two years, $5 million |
| Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
One year, $1 million |
| P. A. Parenteau | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
One year, $600,000 |
| Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka Zenon Konopka is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Konopka is currently a member of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
One year, $600,000 |
| Jeremy Yablonski Jeremy Yablonski Jeremy Yablonski is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for Vityaz Chekhov of the Kontinental Hockey League. Primarily a hockey enforcer, Yablonski is a six-time Golden Gloves boxing champion from Canada.... |
Binghamton Senators Binghamton Senators The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators... |
One year, $500,000 |
| Andy Hilbert Andy Hilbert Andrew John Hilbert is a professional ice hockey forward who is currently in the New York Islanders organization.- Playing career :* Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
One year, $575,000 |
| Rob Hisey Rob Hisey Rob Hisey is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the EHC Black Wings Linz in the Austrian Hockey League .... |
Springfield Falcons Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the... |
One year, $500,000 entry-level contract |
| Mike Mottau Mike Mottau Michael Joseph Mottau is an German-American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Two years, $1.6 million |
| Jeremy Colliton Jeremy Colliton -International:-External links:... |
Bridgeport Sound Tigers Bridgeport Sound Tigers The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in... |
One-year, $500,000 |
| Joel Martin | Odessa Jackalopes Odessa Jackalopes The Odessa Jackalopes were a minor professional ice hockey team based in Odessa, Texas. The team played in the Central Hockey League , and was an affiliate of the New York Islanders... |
One-year, $500,000 |
| Matt Campanale Matt Campanale Matt Campanale is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Islanders in the National Hockey League... |
New Hampshire Wildcats New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey The New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of New Hampshire. The Wildcats are a member of Hockey East... |
Amateur Tryout Contract |
| Jamie Doornbosch Jamie Doornbosch Jamie Doornbosch is a Canadian ice hockey defenseman for the New York Islanders organization.-Peterborough Petes:Doornbosch began his junior career with the Peterborough Petes of the OHL, as he was drafted by Peterborough in the fourth round of the 2006 OHL Priority Draft. Doornbosch pointless in... |
Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... |
Amateur Tryout Contract |
| Tyler McNeely | Northeastern Huskies Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey The Northeastern Huskies men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the Northeastern University. The Huskies are a member of Hockey East... |
1 year, $525,000 entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Martin Biron Martin Biron Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
Two years, $1.75 million |
| Tim Jackman Tim Jackman Tim Jackman is an American professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was the first player from Minnesota State University, Mankato to be drafted after becoming the Columbus Blue Jackets' second round selection, 38th overall, at the... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Two years, $1.1 million |
| Trevor Smith Trevor Smith (ice hockey) Trevor Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays with the Norfolk Admirals organization of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
One-year, $550,000 |
| Jeremy Reich Jeremy Reich Jeremy Reich is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga... |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
One-year, $500,000 |
| Greg Mauldin Greg Mauldin Greg Mauldin is an American professional ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Lake Erie Monsters of the American Hockey League under contract to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
One-year, $500,000 |
| Joel Rechlicz Joel Rechlicz Joel Rechlicz is an American professional ice hockey player currently signed in the Washington Capitals organization and is currently playing for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. Rechlicz is well known for playing the enforcer role and because of that he has earned himself the... |
Hershey Bears Hershey Bears The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of... |
undisclosed |
| Jeff Tambellini Jeff Tambellini Jeff Tambellini is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger playing for the ZSC Lions of the National League A . Originally selected 27th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, he joined the NHL in 2005. During his rookie season, he was traded to the New York Islanders... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
One-year, $500,000 |
| Brendan Witt Brendan Witt Brendan Witt is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He most recently played for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .... |
TBD | contract bought out |
| Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
One-year, $700,000 |
| Freddy Meyer Freddy Meyer Frederick Meyer IV is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien.- Playing career :Meyer was signed by the Philadelphia Flyers on May 21, 2003 to an entry level contract... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
One-year, $600,000 |
| Richard Park Richard Park Richard Park is a Korean-born American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Park moved to Southern California near Los Angeles with his family at the age of three... |
Genève-Servette HC Genève-Servette HC Genève-Servette HC, is a professional ice hockey team based in Geneva, Switzerland and compete in National League A.-History:* 1905 : Foundation of Servette FC's ice hockey section.... |
Three years |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Michael Grabner Michael Grabner Michael René Grabner is an Austrian professional ice hockey player playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Grabner grew up playing for the local team in Villach, EC VSV. He moved to North America at the age of 17 and joined the Spokane Chiefs of the major junior Western... |
Florida Panthers 2010–11 Florida Panthers season The 2010–11 Florida Panthers season is the 18th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 14, 1993.-Off-season:... |
October 5, 2010 |
| Evgeni Nabokov Evgeni Nabokov Evgeni Viktorovich Nabokov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender who is playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .Nabokov was selected by San Jose in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft... |
Detroit Red Wings 2010–11 Detroit Red Wings season The 2010–11 Detroit Red Wings season is the 85th season of play for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Off season:... |
January 22, 2011 |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Rob Schremp Rob Schremp Robert Schremp is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien . He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and has spent time with the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers organizations more... |
Atlanta Thrashers | February 28, 2011 |
Players Signings
| Player | Contract terms | Date signed |
| Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $2.625 million entry-level contract | May 27, 2010 |
| Nathan Lawson Nathan Lawson Nathan Lawson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League while signed with the Montreal Canadiens organization of the National Hockey League.... |
1 year, $500,000 | July 2, 2010 |
| Dylan Reese Dylan Reese Dylan Paul Reese is an ice hockey defenseman currently playing in the New York Islanders organization.-Playing career:Reese was drafted 209th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He played collegiate hockey with Harvard of the ECAC where he won two conference championships... |
1 year, $551,250 | July 9, 2010 |
| Dustin Kohn Dustin Kohn Dustin Kohn is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $593,250 | July 15, 2010 |
| Rob Schremp Rob Schremp Robert Schremp is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for Modo Hockey of the Elitserien . He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and has spent time with the New York Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers organizations more... |
1 year, $786,500 | July 15, 2010 |
| Matt Moulson Matt Moulson Matthew Keith Moulson is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $2.45 million | July 27, 2010 |
| Jon Sim Jon Sim Jonathan Sim is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for HC Slavia Praha of the Czech Extraliga... |
1 year, $650,000 | August 3, 2010 |
| Doug Weight Doug Weight Douglas Daniel Weight is a retired American professional ice hockey player who is currently an Assistant Coach and Special Assistant to the General Manager for the New York Islanders. During his 19-year National Hockey League career, he played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina... |
1 year, $850,000 | August 31, 2010 |
| Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter , nicknamed El Niño, is a Swiss ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history... |
3 year entry-level contract | September 21, 2010 |
| Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $1.6 million contract extension | January 5, 2011 |
| Matt Moulson Matt Moulson Matthew Keith Moulson is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
3 years, $9.4 million contract extension | January 27, 2011 |
| P. A. Parenteau | 1 year, $1.25 million contract extension | February 17, 2011 |
| Aaron Ness | 3 years, $2.375 million entry-level contract | March 16, 2011 |
| Al Montoya Al Montoya Álvaro "Al" Montoya is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft after a three-year career with the University of Michigan... |
1 year, $601,000 contract extension | March 29, 2011 |
| Matt Donovan Matt Donovan (ice hockey) Matt Donovan is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the New York Islanders in the 4th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.- Amateur career :Donovan attended John F. Kennedy High... |
3 years, $2.625 million entry-level contract | March 30, 2011 |
| Shane Sims Shane Sims Shane Sims is an American ice hockey defenseman. He is from East Amherst, New York. He attended The Ohio State University. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. On April 9, 2011 he signed a one-day NHL regular season amateur tryout agreement... |
Amaterur Tryout contract | April 9, 2011 |
Final roster
Updated April 9, 2011.-->
Draft picks
| Round | Pick # | Player | Nationality | Position | Prior team | Prior league |
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| 1 | 5 | Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter Nino Niederreiter , nicknamed El Niño, is a Swiss ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history... |
LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Portland Winterhawks | Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
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| 1 | 30 (from Chicago) | Brock Nelson Brock Nelson Brock Nelson is an American ice hockey player currently playing for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association . He previously played for Warroad High School and was a finalist for the Minnesota Mr... |
C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Warroad High School | United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... |
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| 3 | 65 | Kirill Kabanov Kirill Kabanov Kirill Kabanov is a Russian junior ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . He is also currently with the New York Islanders organization. He played ten games with HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League before... |
LW | Moncton Wildcats Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... |
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... |
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| 3 | 82 (from Phoenix) | Jason Clark | LW/C | Shattuck-St. Mary's | United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... |
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| 5 | 125 | Tony DeHart | D | Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... |
Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
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| 7 | 185 | Cody Rosen | G | Clarkson Golden Knights Clarkson University -The Clarkson School:The Clarkson School, a special division of Clarkson University, was founded in 1978 as a unique educational opportunity. The School offers students an early entrance opportunity into college, replacing the typical senior year of high school with a year of college... |
ECAC Hockey |
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The Islanders' American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate will remain to be the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. It has been the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who also own the franchise, since its inception, and use the same team colors as the parent Islanders do. The team is based in...
in the 2010–11
2010–11 AHL season
The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011...
season.
Kalamazoo Wings
On July 27, 2010, the Islanders signed an affiliation agreement with the Kalamazoo WingsKalamazoo Wings
The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium....
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
for the 2010–11
2010–11 ECHL season
The 2010–11 ECHL season is the 23rd season of the ECHL. The regular season schedule runs from October 15, 2010 to April 2, 2011. The Kelly Cup playoffs followed the regular season, with the first playoff game held on April 4, 2011, all the way to late May or early June...
season.
Odessa Jackalopes
The Odessa JackalopesOdessa Jackalopes
The Odessa Jackalopes were a minor professional ice hockey team based in Odessa, Texas. The team played in the Central Hockey League , and was an affiliate of the New York Islanders...
remain New York's Central Hockey League
Central Hockey League
The Central Hockey League is a mid-level professional hockey league, owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. Its current champions are the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs, which defeated the Colorado Eagles four games to three in the 2011 playoffs....
affiliate for the 2010–11 season
2010–11 CHL season
The 2010–11 CHL season was the 19th season of the Central Hockey League .-Team changes:The Amarillo Gorillas and the Corpus Christi IceRays folded and both were replaced by a North American Hockey League team.-Expansion:...
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Louisiana IceGators
On October 18, 2010, the Islanders signed an affiliation agreement with the Louisiana IceGatorsLouisiana IceGators
The original Louisiana IceGators were an ECHL team based in Lafayette, Louisiana from 1995 until the end of the 2005 season. The team played its home games at the Cajundome and were last an affiliate of the NHL Minnesota Wild and the AHL Houston Aeros....
of the SPHL
Southern Professional Hockey League
The Southern Professional Hockey League is a low-level professional ice hockey league based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with teams located in the southeastern United States.- History :...
for the 2010-11 season.