Don't mess with me, pork chop. What day is this?
- We'll start with some reruns from yesterday that are well worth your time if you didn't get a chance to read them. Brian Compton previews the Islanders season and prospects at NHL.com. Season Outlook | Tavares, Barclays Questions | Playoff Experience | Prospect Watching | Pete Jensen's Fantasy Outlook.
- Some zeitgeist-esque fan fiction about the Islanders broken stick solution. [Along the Boards]
A little more
- Minnesota assistant coach Darryl Sydor was charged with drunken driving while taking his 12-year-old son to hockey practice.