Hysteria Takes Hold In John Tavares’ Return To Long Island

The return of Toronto’s John Tavares to the home of his former team is a great storyline and the reaction from Islanders fans will be loud and unrelenting. But Matt Loughlin says that, unfortunately, the media has blown it way out of proportion. Featured Photo: nypost.com

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January 20, 2019

Tea For Two

Suss Sez Bo J Lo Deion Babs Dave D. Kyler? Where in the name of Gene Conley are we doing here (two-way performers, my flock…and as we examine the list…no one, not even Deion, could move like Jenny from the Block, or sing like the ‘Funny Girl’…but I digress). And for those so blessed as... Read More

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December 30, 2018

The Winter Classic And Other End-Of-The-Year Notes From The Desk Of Gary Sussman!

Suss Sez 5…4…3….2… And so there it goes…another season in the books. So rather than give my lame prognostications, let’s just take a look at a few of my favorite things (and just think…Christmas is only 12 months away)!! Eli Manning Photo: wsj.com The last weekend in December…the temps are delightful…and football ends on Sunday. ... Read More

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December 16, 2018

Night At The Museum

Suss Sez What does it say about the sports juice in the Big Yapple blender when the two biggest items of the week are a convention of people not saying too much for four days in Vegas, and who is newly enshrined at a museum located near The Otesaga Resort Hotel? Let’s first travel to... Read More

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November 26, 2018

Philadelphia Flyers Coach Dave Hakstol Could Join Hextall On The Sidelines

Matt Loughlin says that the first shoe to drop in Philadelphia may not be the last. Featured Photo of Ron Hextall (left) and Dave Hakstol (right): nbcsports.com

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October 15, 2018

Blue Blood(s)

Suss Sez “Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.” Joe Friday…or Joe Girardi? (BTW…who goes to sleep with a better smirk…Joltin’ Joe…or Tom Coughlin?…but I digress). Photo: abc7ny.com Back in the day, when winning Jersey hoops was played off Patterson... Read More

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October 7, 2018

Jock-tober

Suss Sez Although I’m a man of wamth (June baby) and never met a sunny day I didn’t like, if you love the smell of sweat…then how can you go wrong in the month where the leaves turn orange (live from my haven, the Hudson Valley)….the exit velo is maxed …the pucks are clanging the... Read More

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