One of the last great moments at the Nassau Coliseum last spring was Clark Gillies smashing a beer can into his head to fire up the crowd during Game 4 against Boston. What a moment. R.I.P. to Jethro

"It's tragic, to be honest with you. Clarkie's always gone out of his way to welcome players into the organization. I think he epitomizes everything that being a New York Islander is" Matt Martin reflects on the passing of Clark Gillies

Matt Martin reacts to the passing of Clark Gillies. “When I met him for the first time, I always thought, that’s what I want to be when I grow up.” 💔 #Isles

When I first met Matt, all I remember was him constantly talking about Clarkie, how much fun he had every year at his golf tournament and how amazing of a mentor he was to him. I know this hurts his heart. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones right now 💙🧡

Everyone from around here has a Clark Gillies story. And that, in short, is what made him quintessential Long Island.

I was at the game where Clark Gillies smashed the beer can on his forehead. I got it on tape. #isles #RipClarkGillies

Remember how Clark Gillies demolished Ed Hospodar in a brawl? They became teammates in Buffalo and Clark had Ed as a dinner guest at his house. No fights. Herb Brooks once brought Nick Fotiu to an Islander game on an off night just so Nicky could study Gillies’ every move.

Gillies Shotgun Salute tomorrow at the ambulance pregame at 5, emerald lot by the platform entrance. All are welcome, participation heavily encouraged BYOB #shotgunforgillies #crushoneforclark

So many amazing stories. He asked if we could stay on stage longer so he could keep sharing them. Just an absolute gem of a human being. #Isles

Sometimes, when a team leaves a special legacy, those players become very protective of it and are reluctant to embrace those who came after them. Not the Islanders. Their alumni are very invested in the team’s fortunes, no one more than Clark Gillies. An Islander forever. RIP.

“Conditions are fantastic right now.” 🤣

Brady: I’m not going anywhere until Gronk gets a USAA account

OMG I can’t believe this-I just received a video praying for me from ⁦Jay Wright⁩ & Father Rob Hagan from the ⁦Villanova MBB⁩ locker room.I’m so touched as they have a road game vs a good ⁦Marquette Basketball⁩ & yet they r 🙏🙏🙏⁦ for me . Dana O'Neil⁩

Here's 92-year-old original Met Frank Thomas on the Mets Old Timers' Day on August 27th: "I plan on taking some BP before the game... I hit homers at the Polo Grounds and at Shea. I would love to hit one at Citi Field.”

Have a great week...

They should make the guys in the consolation match play with hickory clubs. Just *something* to give it a little juice.

Think about how famous you have to be to walk onto the stage at the Oscars, slap the presenter in the face, sit back down, curse loudly at him twice, and not get kicked out or stopped

Please say “Adele Dazeem” If there’s a lord in heaven.

Unbelievable #Isles