Islanders Illustrated 

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A STIRLING PERFORMANCE - As Steve Stirling's Sound Tigers battle down the stretch for a return to the Calder Cup Finals, here's David Reich-Hale's recent ISLANDERS ILLUSTRATED feature on the Bridgeport coach.

THE ISLANDERS PIONEER YOU NEVER HEARD OF - Prior to the Islanders-Sabres game on Saturday, original team general counsel Bill Skehan will take part in a ceremonial faceoff. After more than 30 years with the organization, Skehan has retired. This is Chris Botta's recent ISLANDERS ILLUSTRATED column on the former Islanders governor.

 

 

 

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THE BEST-EVER SCRAPPERS From Garry Howatt to Eric Cairns,

the Islanders have had some of the best pound-for-pound

scrappers in the game. Veteran Islanders watcher Joe Lozito,

a contributor to Tuff Guys magazine, submits this list of the best

fighters in franchise history along with his comments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A BETTER MAN - Some simple advice from a life-long friend has turned Eric Cairns into a more reliable defenseman and respected leader.

IT'S GOOD TO BE KING - Think you can't land your dream job? Check out the tale of the software engineer-turned-Islanders radio color commentator.

THEY COULDN'T KILL KENNY - For a very select cult of worshippers of stay-at-home defensemen, the clip has become legendary. In one moment of an Islanders-Rangers game last season at the Garden, Kenny Jonsson proved why he is one of the sport's most unique talents.

 

 

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Who's The Best Ranger-Turned Islander Ever?

THE TALKING RESUME Rich Campbell - Athletic Trainer

SCOUT'S HONOR The low-cost acquisition of key role players Jason Blake and Mattias Timander benefited from some useful inside information

MY BROTHER AND "THE KID"The author tells how Dave Scatchard had a profound impact on the life of his brother Adam, who succumbed to cancer at 17