2011–12 New York Islanders season

The 2011–12 New York Islanders season was the 40th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.^[1] The team failed to qualify for the post-season for the fifth straight season.

Off-season

At the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Islanders selected playmaking center Ryan Strome from the Niagara IceDogs.

On July 1, 2011, the Islanders signed Marty Reasoner.

On August 1, 2011, a public referendum was held in Nassau County to authorize $400 million for a new coliseum as a home to the Islanders, a minor-league ballpark and other economic development projects. The plan was rejected by the voters, thus causing speculation that after the 2014–15 season, the Islanders may be moving.^[2]

Pre-season

On June 30, 2011, the Islanders announced that they will play five pre-season games including two games each against the Bruins and Devils, and the other one against the Flames. The Islanders' final game of the pre-season, which is against the Bruins, will take place at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.^[3]

Defenceman Mark Streit is named team captain, following Doug Weight's retirement.

Playoffs

The Islanders attempted to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2006–07 season, but failed to do so for the fifth straight season.

Standings

Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast

bold - qualified for playoffs, y – Clinched division, z – Clinched conference (and division)

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Islanders. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
^‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Final roster

Updated June 5, 2012.^[15]

#	Nat	Player	Pos	S/G	Age	Acquired	Birthplace
12	Canada !	Bailey, JoshJosh Bailey	4.0 !C	L	27	2008	Bowmanville, Ontario
39	United States !	DiPietro, RickRick DiPietro	1.0 !G	R	35	2000	Winthrop, Massachusetts
4	United States !	Eaton, MarkMark Eaton	2.0 !D	L	39	2010	Wilmington, Delaware
40	Austria !	Grabner, MichaelMichael Grabner	7.0 !RW	L	29	2010	Villach, Austria
37	United States !	Grahame, JohnJohn Grahame	1.0 !G	L	41	2012	Denver, Colorado
3	Canada !	Hamonic, TravisTravis Hamonic	2.0 !D	R	26	2008	Winnipeg, Manitoba
27	Slovakia !	Jurcina, MilanMilan Jurcina	2.0 !D	L	33	2010	Liptovský Mikuláš, Czechoslovakia
47	Canada !	MacDonald, AndrewAndrew MacDonald	2.0 !D	L	30	2006	Judique, Nova Scotia
17	Canada !	Martin, MattMatt Martin	6.0 !LW	L	27	2008	Windsor, Ontario
35	United States !	Montoya, AlAl Montoya	1.0 !G	L	31	2011	Chicago, Illinois
26	Canada !	Moulson, MattMatt Moulson	6.0 !LW	L	33	2009	Mississauga, Ontario
20	Russia !	Nabokov, EvgeniEvgeni Nabokov	1.0 !G	L	41	2011	Ust-Kamenogorsk, Soviet Union
25	Switzerland !	Niederreiter, NinoNino Niederreiter	7.0 !RW	L	24	2010	Chur, Switzerland
51	Denmark !	Nielsen, FransFrans Nielsen	4.0 !C	L	32	2002	Herning, Denmark
21	United States !	Okposo, KyleKyle Okposo (A)	7.0 !RW	R	28	2006	St. Paul, Minnesota
29	United States !	Pandolfo, JayJay Pandolfo	6.0 !LW	L	41	2011	Winchester, Massachusetts
15	Canada !	Parenteau, P. A.P. A. Parenteau	6.0 !LW	R	33	2010	Hull, Quebec
	Sweden !	Persson, JohnJohn Persson	6.0 !LW	L	24	2011	Mora, Sweden
16	United States !	Reasoner, MartyMarty Reasoner	4.0 !C	L	39	2011	Honeoye Falls, New York
42	United States !	Reese, DylanDylan Reese	2.0 !D	R	32	2010	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
	Canada !	Riley, BlairBlair Riley	7.0 !RW	L	31	2012	Kamloops, British Columbia
24	Canada !	Staios, SteveSteve Staios (A)	2.0 !D	R	43	2011	Hamilton, Ontario
2	Switzerland !	Streit, MarkMark Streit (C)	2.0 !D	L	38	2008	Englisberg, Switzerland
91	Canada !	Tavares, JohnJohn Tavares (A)	4.0 !C	L	26	2009	Mississauga, Ontario

Transactions

The Islanders have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season:

Trades Date Details June 25, 2011[16] To Tampa Bay Lightning Bruno Gervais To New York Islanders Future Considerations June 28, 2011[17] To Vancouver Canucks 4th-round pick in 2012 To New York Islanders Christian Ehrhoff (negotiating rights) June 29, 2011[18] To Buffalo Sabres Christian Ehrhoff (negotiating rights) To New York Islanders 4th-round pick in 2012 July 28, 2011[19] To New Jersey Devils Trent Hunter Conditional pick in 2012 To New York Islanders Brian Rolston September 9, 2011 [20] To Chicago Blackhawks David Toews To New York Islanders Future Considerations February 27, 2012 [21] To Boston Bruins Mike Mottau Brian Rolston To New York Islanders Marc Cantin Yannick Riendeau March 20, 2012 [22] To Boston Bruins Future Considerations To New York Islanders Yury Alexandrov Free agents signed Player Former team Contract terms Marty Reasoner[23] Florida Panthers 2 years, $2.7 million Trevor Frischmon[24] Springfield Falcons 1 year, $615,000 Tim Wallace[25] Pittsburgh Penguins 1 year, $700,000 Sean Backman[26] Texas Stars 1 year, $525,000 Steve Staios[27] Calgary Flames 1 year, $800,000 Jay Pandolfo[28] Springfield Falcons 1 year, $600,000 Mike Halmo[29] Owen Sound Attack 3 years; $2,592,500; entry-level contract John Grahame[30] Lake Erie Monsters 1 year, $525,000 Blair Riley[31] Bridgeport Sound Tigers 1 year, $580,000 Free agents lost Player New team Contract terms Robin Figren[32] Linkopings HC 2 years Rob Hisey[33] EHC Black Wings Linz 1 year Zenon Konopka[34] Ottawa Senators 1 year, $700,000 Nathan Lawson[35] Montreal Canadiens 1 year, $525,000 Radek Martinek[36] Columbus Blue Jackets 1 year, $2.2 million Jack Hillen[37] Nashville Predators 1 year, $650,000 Jesse Joensuu[38] HV71 undisclosed Claimed via waivers Player Former team Date claimed off waivers Lost via waivers Player New team Date claimed off waivers Blake Comeau[39] Calgary Flames November 25, 2011 Tim Wallace[40] Tampa Bay Lightning February 23, 2012 Lost via retirement Player Doug Weight[41] Player signings Player Date Contract terms Michael Grabner[42] May 13, 2011 5 years, $15 million Kyle Okposo[43] May 25, 2011 5 years, $14 million Anders Nilsson[44] May 27, 2011 3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract Casey Cizikas[45] May 31, 2011 3 years, $2.38 million entry-level contract Trevor Gillies[46] June 17, 2011 1 year, $625,000 Tomas Marcinko[47] June 27, 2011 1 year, $605,000 Kirill Kabanov[48] July 1, 2011 3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract Jeremy Colliton[49] July 14, 2011 1 year, $600,000 Micheal Haley[50] July 15, 2011 1 year, $550,000 Dylan Reese[50] July 15, 2011 1 year, $635,250 Ty Wishart[50] July 15, 2011 1 year, $803,250 Blake Comeau[51] August 2, 2011 1 year, $2.5 million John Tavares[52] September 15, 2011 6 years, $33 million contract extension Josh Bailey[53] September 16, 2011 2 years, $2.1 million Ryan Strome[54] October 4, 2011 3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract Frans Nielsen[55] February 8, 2012 4 years, $11 million contract extension Evgeni Nabokov[56] March 21, 2012 1 year, $2.75 million contract extension Brock Nelson[57] April 3, 2012 3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract John Persson[58] May 29, 2012 3 years, $1.88 million entry-level contract Johan Sundstrom[59] June 11, 2012 3 years, $2.31 million entry-level contract Draft picks Main article: 2011 NHL Entry Draft Round Pick # Player Nationality Position Prior team Prior league 1 5 Ryan Strome  Canada C Niagara IceDogs OHL 2 34 Scott Mayfield  United States D Youngstown Phantoms USHL 2 50 (from Montreal) Johan Sundstrom  Sweden C Frolunda HC SEL 3 63 (from Colorado) Andrey Pedan  Russia D Guelph Storm OHL 4 95 Robbie Russo  United States D US NTDP USHL 5 125 John Persson  Sweden LW Red Deer Rebels WHL 5 127 (from Winnipeg) Brenden Kichton  Canada D Spokane Chiefs WHL 7 185 Mitchell Theoret  Canada C Niagara IceDogs OHL See also 2011–12 NHL season References ↑ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.  ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/788079-nassau-coliseum-referendum-vote-new-york-islandersmovin-out ↑ http://islanders.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567852 ↑ "2011–12 Standings by Division". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 31, 2012.  ↑ "2011–2012 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League. Retrieved April 2, 2012.  ↑ "Islanders vs. Bruins – 09/23/2011 – New York Islanders – Recap". New York Islanders. September 23, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.  ↑ "Devils vs. Islanders – 24/09/2011 – New York Islanders – Recap". New York Islanders. September 24, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2011.  ↑ "Islanders vs. Flames – 09/27/2011 – New York Islanders – Recap". New York Islanders. September 27, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2011.  ↑ "Islanders vs. Devils – 09/30/2011 – New York Islanders – Recap". New York Islanders. September 30, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2011.  ↑ "Bruins vs. Islanders – 10/01/2011 – New York Islanders – Recap". New York Islanders. October 1, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2011.  ↑ Kessel, Tavares, Lehtonen earn 'Three Stars' honors ↑ Moulson, O'Reilly, Quick named as 'Three Stars' ↑ Stars of the Week: Malkin, Hartnell, Nabokov ↑ January's Three Stars: Tavares, Malkin, Rinne ↑ "New York Islanders — Team — Roster". New York Islanders. Retrieved April 2, 2012.  ↑ Islanders Trade Gervais To Tampa Bay For Future Considerations ↑ Islanders Acquire Rights for Ehrhoff ↑ Islanders Trade Negotiating Rights for Ehrhoff to Buffalo ↑ Devils deal for Trent Hunter ↑ Blackhawks acquire David Toews ↑ ISLANDERS ACQUIRE RIENDEAU AND CANTIN FROM BOSTON ↑ Islanders acquire Alexandrov from Bruins ↑ Islanders Agree to Terms with Reasoner ↑ Islanders Agree to Terms with Frischmon ↑ Wallace Agrees To Terms On One-Year Deal ↑ Backman Agrees To Terms On Two-Way Contract ↑ Islanders Agree to Terms on One-Year Deal with Staios ↑ Islanders agree to terms on one-year deal with Pandolfo ↑ HALMO AGREES TO TERMS ON ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT ↑ GRAHAME AGREES TO TERMS FOR REMAINDER OF 2011-12 SEASON ↑ Riley Agrees To Terms On One-Year Deal ↑ "Robin Figren ready for LHC" (in Swedish). Linkopings HC. 2011-04-20. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-28.  ↑ "Rob Hisey verstärkt Black Wings Sturm". EHC Black Wings Linz. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2011-06-28.  ↑ Bulletin: Senators sign forward Zenon Konopka to a one-year contract ↑ Habs sign goalie Nathan Lawson to a one-year contract ↑ Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Defenseman Radek Martinek ↑ Preds Sign Defenseman Jack Hillen ↑ Islanders want to accelerate path back to playoffs ↑ Flames claim forward Blake Comeau ↑ Lightning claim Tim Wallace off waivers ↑ Weight announces retirement ↑ Islanders Agree To Terms With Michael Grabner ↑ Islanders agree to terms with Okposo ↑ Islanders Agree to Terms on Entry Level Contract with Nilsson ↑ Cizikas Agrees to Terms On Entry-Level Contract ↑ New York Islanders, Trevor Gillies agree on one-year deal ↑ June Transactions ↑ Islanders Agree to Terms on Entry Level Contract with Kabanov ↑ Colliton agrees to terms on one-year deal 1 2 3 Isles' trio accept qualifying offers ↑ Comeau Agrees to Terms on One-Year Contract ↑ Tavares Agrees to Terms on Six-Year Deal ↑ In Before the Wire ↑ Islanders agree to terms with Strome ↑ ISLANDERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH NIELSEN ON FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION ↑ NABOKOV AGREES TO TERMS ON ONE-YEAR DEAL ↑ Nelson Agrees To Terms On Entry Level Contract ↑ Persson Agrees To Terms On Entry-Level Contract ↑ Sundstrom Agrees To Terms On ELC New York Islanders Founded in 1972 Based in New York City, New York Franchise Team General managers Head coaches Players Captains Draft picks (Expansion draft) Records Award winners Seasons Current season Arenas Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Barclays Center Islanders Iceworks (practice facility) Personnel Owner Charles Wang General manager Garth Snow Head coach Jack Capuano Team captain John Tavares Current roster General managers Torrey Maloney Milbury Smith Snow Head coaches Goyette Ingarfield Arbour Simpson Henning Milbury Bowness Stewart Goring Laviolette Stirling Shaw Nolan Gordon Capuano Affiliates AHL Bridgeport Sound Tigers ECHL Missouri Mavericks Retired numbers 5 9 19 22 23 31 Stanley Cup Finals 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Rivalries New York Rangers Culture and lore The Trio Grande Easter Epic Penguins–Islanders brawl The Lighthouse Project Hockey Night Live! 2014 NHL Stadium Series Media TV MSG MSG Plus Radio WRHU 88.7 FM Broadcasters Howie Rose Butch Goring New York Islanders seasons 1970s 1970–71 . 1971–72 . 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980s 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990s 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000s 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010s 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 Highlighted seasons indicate Stanley Cup championship 2011–12 NHL season Atlantic New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins Northeast Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators Toronto Maple Leafs Southeast Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets Central Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues Northwest Calgary Flames Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Minnesota Wild Vancouver Canucks Pacific Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks See also Draft NHL Premiere Winter Classic Oil Change All-Star Game Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Finals Transactions Three Star Awards Suspensions and Fines