Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Isles Files

Your source for behind-the-scenes New York Islanders hockey news and information.

Sillinger on retirement

  Just got off a conference call with Mike Sillinger and Garth Snow to discuss Sillinger's retirement.

Sillinger said that his health was the "only concern" when making the decision, and that after undergoing two separate procedures on his left hip in the matter of one year (microfracture surgery in February 2008 and hip resurfacing surgery in January 2009) he did...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

NHL videos

Vote

What do the Islanders need to address most this offseason?

Offense Defense Goaltending Coaching

@StapeNewsday

Follow Newsday sports writer Arthur Staple on Twitter.
@StapeNewsday | Blog | Columns

advertisement | advertise on newsday