New York Islanders: Free Agency Preview

06/30/11 We're now 25 hours (and counting) away from the start of "Free Agent Frenzy." If their aggressive approach with Christian Ehrhoff (even though they were unsuccessful) is any indication, the New York Islanders fully intend to enter the market as buyers, ready to pounce on the opportunity to make a splash.  Exciting as that may be, it's not necessarily because Charles Wang wants to flex his wallet ...

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Islanders acquire Ehrhoff's rights from Canucks

06/28/11 Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Islanders acquired the rights to defenseman Christian Ehrhoff from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the Isles' fourth-round pick in the 2012 draft.

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Marty Reasoner Nabbed by NY Islanders Amidst Flurry of Unreasonable Contracts

07/03/11 The NHL 's free-agency period began at noon on July 1, and if this offseason was already considered to be one of the wackiest in years, it shifted from wacky to outright insane.  Christian Ehrhoff received a 10-year, $40 million deal from Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula, setting the stage for a highly active and overvalued free-agency market.  As far as the Islanders and their fans were ...

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