ADVENTURES IN PRE-SEASON SCHEDULING
NYI say they have 6 ex games. They may have 8.
I’m not really here. See below. Still on hiatus. Didn’t think the NYI would unveil exhibition schedule on a Saturday afternoon.
With a press release on Saturday, the Islanders announced a pre-season schedule of six games. The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers say the Islanders have eight.
Here is the schedule, as released by the Islanders:
Sept. 14 – vs. Vancouver in Terrace, B.C
Sept. 19 – vs. Calgary in Saskatoon
Sept. 20 – vs. Edmonton in Saskatoon
Sept. 22 – vs. Los Angeles in Kansas City
Sept. 23 – vs. Devils at NVMC
Sept. 29 – at Devils
However, the Oilers’ official team site lists an Islanders-Edmonton game at Rexall Place on Sept. 16. The Flames site has an Islanders-Calgary game in the Saddledome the following night.
My friend, Flames PR boss Peter Hanlon, confirmed the Saddledome game via email tonight. Same for young pal J.J. Hebert, who said the game at Rexall with his Oilers is still a go. This has to be cleared up because Logie could have a few more flights to book.
So you can probably add these games:
Sept. 16 – at Edmonton
Sept. 17 – at Calgary
Eight games is just about right. Besides the missing games, just two observations on the Islanders’ exhibition schedule. Between training camp in Saskatoon, the two games there, the NHL-produced “Hockeyville” game in Terrace and the Lighthouse Classic in Kansas City, it’s fair to say September will be a profitable month for the Islanders.
When it comes to pure hockey effect, the gap between Devils games means the Islanders only have one fast-paced, hard-hittin’ NHL matchup in the ten days between Sept. 23 and the season opener on Oct. 3. Maybe not ideal for Coach Gordon’s skating system. The boys would rather have games than the two or three Skate-aramas they’ll probably have in late September.
Will Tavares play in the lone home game? I’d think so. With one home game, seven games into their preseason schedule, can’t see them holding his Coliseum debut until the home opener. Will any of the games be televised in New York? Won’t be word on that for a while, but probably not. Islanders TV could have some coverage.
Comments on the pre-season. See you later.
23 Responses to ADVENTURES IN PRE-SEASON SCHEDULING
NYI say they have 6 ex games. They may have 8.
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Marc says:
Isles’ to announce assistant coach tomorrow, but CB had the assumption/scoop last week. Enjoy your R&R, Chris. See you back here soon!
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Joe says:
Are tix being sold for the Devs game
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Spencer says:
Will the hockeyville game be on the NHL network?
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Those boys are going to be jet lagged, and probably a few pounds heavier from those KC baby backs!
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LOL- not that we dont appreciate the clarification CB, but go take your break LOL!
Also, I think the Isles (rookies?) are playing the U of Saskatchewan Huskies (Prince Albert)on 9/15 as well… if that counts. I think it would.
And I predict that they MIGHT possibly (maybe lol) show one or even both of the two Devils/Isles preseason games on TV (playing one another might help both teams get the games actually shown on MSG) but Im sure they would show nothing else anywhere besides that, if we even get that much.
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Will C says:
DON’T GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
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kevin27nyi says:
No! Don’t Leave! just kiddin’
thats a little odd that they did not mention it. anyway, i cannot wait for the preseason game. Tavares better play! -
goislesgo105 says:
Just can’t stay away can you C.B.!!! Thanks for the info. You’re the best!!
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KP says:
I’ve always thought it was shameful that preseason games weren’t televised. I personally like to watch the kids in some type of pro game atmosphere. When I was a STH, it bothered me that they only have one game at the Coliseum. Should be 2 or 3. But at least get the games on TV. No reason you can’t do that.
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Adam M says:
The main reason KP is probably because the games wouldn’t draw enough ad money for them to run them all on TV. Do I think they should broadcast all the exhibition games? Absolutely.
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Chris R says:
I wish I could go to the game in kansas city. Does anyone want to go?
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Hale says:
how come no game in bridgeport cb???
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isles6 says:
Love to see all of the games on TV, but how about at least one of the two Devils games.
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Do you think JT will play in most of the preseason games? I’ll probably be at the “Lighthouse Classic” game in KC so I hope I get the chance to see Tavares.
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CT Isles Fan says:
You really picked a good time to get some R&R, CB. There isn’t ANYTHING going on in the NHL right now.
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Danielle says:
Does anyone know how we can get ahold of tickets for the devils games? Just checked ticketmaster, no cigar.
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geduffer says:
Maybe they’re sending a “B team” for the Alberta games….wait a minute, in our case that would be a “C” or “D” team since the “B” team would be what they’ll call the opening night lineup. UGH!
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kevin fitz says:
Wonder if those games in Alberta will be a Bridgeport type player game
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art says:
Why are they calling it the Light House classic? Am I missing some sarcasm? Any way I’d rather finish at or near the bottom next season and still have the club playing on the Island for years to come than have a great playoff team stocked with star ufas like the Habs and watching them on premium NHL channel! [from kc] anybody disagree?
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The Isles have updated their website to include the games in Edmonton and Calgary.
I had it on my (underutilized in the off-season) blog on July 15th that those games would be played.
The Isles website says that the game in Kansas City on Sept 22 will be played at 6:00 local time, but the SprintCenter website says that it will be a 7:00 Central time start.
BTW– that game in Kansas City could turnout to be a circus-like atmosphere. Ringling Bros will be there through a show on Sunday 9/20 at 5pm.
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Strummer's Army says:
I wonder if Brent “I ordered the Hit” Sutter is still going to be trying to avenge his son (for a clean hit by Weight)?
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19404ever says:
Come on bro, you came back early, hope the short break was good, glad to have you back, CB. Well, September 23 can’t come fast enough, as JT will make his apperance at the Coliseum, maybe a sell out for a pre-season game??? I will make the trek up from South FLA and stick around for the home opener! Rags fans will find it not as easy to storm the Barn this year, thank god! LET’S GO ISLANDERS!
I knew you would come back early.