Category: In The Pros

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey player Casey Bailey signs with Bridgeport Sound Tigers

October 2, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Bailey, 25, spent three years at Penn State from 2012-2015 before signing a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey player Casey Bailey signs with Bridgeport Sound Tigers |[…]

Rockford IceHogs: 3 players assigned to Indy

October 2, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The Rockford IceHogs announced today that they have assigned forwards Tommy Olczyk and Alex Wideman and goaltender Matt Tomkins to its ECHL affiliate Source: Official Website of the Rockford IceHogs: IceHogs News

Quad City Times: Mallards make roster moves

September 29, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The team also announced it has released forwards Kenny Brooks and Joe Kalisz. Source: local briefs | | qctimes.com

CT Post: Sound Tigers open training camp Monday

September 26, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey, beginning his third pro year, is also in on a tryout after a stint at Islanders camp. Source: Sound Tigers open training camp Monday – Connecticut Post

CBSSports: Casey Bailey: Released Saturday

September 25, 2017September 28, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Bailey is expected to be signed by the Islanders to play in Bridgeport if he clears waivers Source: Casey Bailey: Released Saturday – CBSSports.com

Rangers make more cuts, send eight players to AHL Wolf Pack

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The afternoon cuts included three defensemen, Alexei Bereglazov, John Gilmour and Vince Pedrie; three forwards, Ryan Gropp, Malte Stromwall and Adam Tambellini, and two goaltenders, Alexandar Georgiev and Chris Nell. Source: Rangers make more cuts,[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Ducks Reduce Roster to 44

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Twelve players have been assigned to the San Diego Gulls. That list includes Stu Bickel, Alex Dostie, Nic Kerdiles, Julius Nattinen, Austin Ortega, Kevin Roy, Zach Saar, Deven Sideroff, Tyler Soy, Jeff Schultz, Keaton Thompson,[…]

CT Post: Ho-Sang glad to be back for Bridgeport NHL exhibition

September 24, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey, on a tryout with the Islanders, was at the front of the net to put away a loose puck just after a power play expired early in the second period Source: Ho-Sang glad[…]

Saturday’s Sports Transactions

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Assigned D Sebastian Aho, Devon Toews, Kane Lafranchise, Mitchell Vande Sompel, Parker Wotherspoon and Kyle Burroughs; LWs Michael Dal Colle and Ross Johnston; RW Tanner Fritz; G Eamon McAdam; and Cs[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Islanders trim training camp roster

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Released from PTOs:Casey Bailey, Scott Eansor, Jeff Kubiak, Ben Holmstrom, Travis St. Denis and Yannick TurcotteCasey Bailey has had a nice camp and will likely get an AHL contract from Bridgeport. Holmstrom, who has been[…]

New York Rangers Analysis: Islanders end Rangers’ perfect preseason

September 23, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey and Anthony Beauvillier scored for the Islanders, while Vinni Lettieri scored a power play goal for the Rangers. Source: New York Rangers Analysis: Islanders end Rangers’ perfect preseason

CTPost: Islanders visit Bridgeport with deep goaltending group

September 22, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Eamon McAdam returns after a good stretch run to his rookie year. Source: Islanders visit Bridgeport with deep goaltending group – Connecticut Post

Michael McLeod, Vince Pedrie, Henrik Lundqvist

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

New Jersey Devils center Michael McLeod (41) collides with New York Rangers defenseman Vince Pedrie and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in[…]

Newsday: Islanders lines jumbled for split-squad games

September 21, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

For the bus ride to Allentown, home of the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms (the Flyers affiliate, coached by former Isles coach Scott Gordon), the Isles have Kieffer Bellows and Josh Ho-Sang flanking Brock Nelson and[…]

HockeyBuzz.com: Thoughts through Two

September 20, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Jaro Halak was solid and Eamon McAdam was sharp as well. Source: HockeyBuzz.com – Dan Petriw – Thoughts through Two

HockeyBuzz.com: Pionk’s spin-o-rama gives Rangers 1-0, OT win in preseason opener

September 20, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Neal Pionk made as good as of a first impression as possible by using a spin-o-rama to get past Brock Nelson at the top of the zone and then beat Eamon McAdam glove side in[…]

NHL.com: Rangers defeat Islanders in OT

September 19, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Pionk, a defenseman, worked his way around Islanders forward Brock Nelson and beat goaltender Eamon McAdam from the left circle for the only goal of the game. Source: Sept. 18: NHL Preseason Roundup

New-Look Rangers Have Fair Share Of Questions As Camp Begins

September 15, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The competition to fill the sixth/seventh roles will be intense, with Nick Holden and Steven Kampfer returning, speedy Anthony DeAngelo viewed as a high-potential impact player, and a slew of hopefuls, including Neal Pionk, Alexei[…]

Flyers Fall to Islanders in OT in Rookie Game

September 14, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The Flyers opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal by James DeHaas. Right after an Islanders penalty expired, DeHaas threw a shot on goal that leaked through Eamon McAdam to give the Flyers the 1-0[…]

Patrick ‘felt great’ in Flyers loss to Islanders in rookie game

September 14, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Eamon McAdam and Mitch Gillam combined for 23 saves. Source: Patrick ‘felt great’ in Flyers loss to Islanders in rookie game

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey stars prepare for NHL training camp and start of season’s overseas

September 14, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Many former Nittany Lions including Casey Bailey and Vince Pedrie prepare for the start of NHL training camps, while David Goodwin and Dylan Richard start their careers overseas. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey stars[…]

CT Post: Sound Tigers sign four; captain to camp on tryout

September 12, 2017September 27, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Casey Bailey’s agent tweeted that Bailey will be an Islanders tryout as well. He scored 21 goals last year for the Binghamton Senators. Source: Sound Tigers sign four; captain to camp on tryout – Connecticut[…]

New York Rangers Beat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 In Traverse City Opener (Highlights)

September 9, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The Rangers named Ronning captain for the game, with Lias Andersson and Vince Pedrie serving as the alternates. Source: New York Rangers Beat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 In Traverse City Opener (Highlights)

Newsday: Rangers prospects to watch at Traverse City tournament

September 9, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

there are four players of note who were paired on defense Thursday: College free agents Vince Pedrie (Penn State, five assists in nine games with Hartford) and Neal Pionk (a coveted free agent from Minnesota-Duluth)[…]