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Semyon Varlamov return imminent? Islanders place Cory Schneider on waivers

Semyon Varlamov return imminent? Islanders place Cory Schneider on waivers

Tab Bamford

Potentially good news coming soon for the Islanders.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, the New York Islanders placed veteran goaltender Cory Schneider on waivers. Which means Semyon Varlamov’s return should be coming soon. Varlamov started the new season on injured reserve with unspecified soreness, but has been practicing with the Islanders. The Isles haven’t missed … Continued

Ilya Sorokin named NHL’s third Star of the Week

Tab Bamford

The Islanders’ netminder had a terrific week.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, the NHL announced the league’s Three Stars for the week ending Oct. 24. New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was named the league’s No. 3 Star. Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid were named the league’s No. … Continued

ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Oct. 25 Update

Leen Amin

Four undefeated teams remain, Blackhawks and Coyotes still winless. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] Two weeks into the 2021-22 NHL season, there are teams that are still unbeaten as well as teams that are winless and everyone in between. The Chicago Blackhawks, who many believed to be contenders after the offseason they had, have been alarmingly bad. … Continued

Bill Parcells purchased Lombardi Trophies for the entire Super Bowl XXV team — but nobody knew

Michael Vivalo

Another reason why Coach Parcells is a legend. [sc name=”mike-vivalo-banner” ][/sc] Players have raved about playing for legendary coach Bill Parcells for years. A recent interview provided another story about why players — to this day — love the man. On the @True_Blue_NYG Instagram Live show, the guys interviewed former New York Giants receiver Stephen … Continued

ESNY’s 2022 NFL Mock Draft: 2-Round Week Seven Edition

Tab Bamford

Jacksonville won a game! So Detroit is now on the clock… [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The NFL season has started to sort out which teams are awful and which ones are legit championship contenders. However, there are a lot of teams in the middle of the pack battling for their present; others are mindful of their … Continued

Devils defenseman Ty Smith to make season debut Saturday

Tab Bamford

Devils getting a big part of their blue line back this weekend.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday, the New Jersey Devils happily learned that defenseman Ty Smith has been cleared to join the team. He will make his 2021-22 season debut vs Buffalo on Saturday night. Smith, 21, was the 17th overall pick in the … Continued

ESNY’s College Football Top 10 Power Rankings — Week Eight

Tab Bamford

It’s Georgia’s world and we’re all just living in it. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We’ve started to reach the point in the season where a few teams have a bye week and others have intriguing conference matchups worth watching. Top ten teams are losing, or winning ugly, on a weekly basis. Which has opened the door … Continued

New York Yankees 1B coach Reggie Willits will not return in 2021

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees first base coach Reggie Willits is leaving the team to take a volunteer coaching job at Oklahoma. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees will not retain first base coach Reggie Willits, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Rather, he will accept a “volunteer assistant coach” position with his alma mater, … Continued

Jonathan Bernier injured, Devils recall Nico Daws

Tab Bamford

Injuries aren’t helping the Devils early in the new season.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New Jersey Devils already announced Jack Hughes will be out for at least one week because of a dislocated shoulder on Thursday morning. They were dealt another blow before a big home game this evening. Jonathan Bernier, who has been starting … Continued