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AntDeRosa RT @metspolice: Here's the Howie audio. Pass it around. soundcloud.com/shannon-shark/… about 4 hours ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by ChrisBottaNHL and 28 others
NHL PR chief Gary Meagher, in town from Toronto for the Cup Final, was at the Santana no-hitter tonight. about 4 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
So happy for Mets fans, Jay Horwitz and Howie Rose. Unforgettable moment. about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Santana takes the mound for the 9th. yfrog.com/oeik3iwj about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@darrenrovell I'd say there are about 16,250 here about 5 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to darrenrovell
Obviously, #Mets were just waiting for my kids' soccer team and Ed Burns to be at the same game for...ya know...maybe a rain delay about 6 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Gaborik's injury, as reported by @NYP_Brooksie, is just another example of what NHL players play through in Spring. Admirable. about 15 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Unique idea about DiPietro from #Isles fan @GJBALDACCHINO "I'd like to see DP play in Europe for 1 year out of ... sulia.com/my_thoughts/89… about 17 hours ago via Sulia
Pittsburgh Penguins producing 20,000 free NHL Draft programs for fans attending. First time ever for an NHL Draft. @SBJSBD about 18 hours ago via web
I don't have 1pc of Torts' hockey knowledge, which is why part of my job is asking coaches questions. Hope he understands that. 5:15 PM May 31st via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@BDGallof That is true, sir. And I wrote that. Officially, he still carries the title "Player Development." 12:39 PM May 31st via web in reply to BDGallof
A writer just told me he had no idea Geoff Sanderson and Trent Klatt work for the #Isles. Hey, I'm here to inform. 12:30 PM May 31st via web
Although the #Isles never officially replaced Ryan Jankowski as scouting director and have not employed an asst GM ... sulia.com/my_thoughts/2c… 12:20 PM May 31st via Sulia
I'm told the #Isles will kick the tires on Justin Schultz, who is perfect for the team in every way. A UFA on July ... sulia.com/my_thoughts/73… 11:31 AM May 31st via Sulia
Since it's perilously close to the point of no return with the #Isles and Nassau, I wish Gary Bettman spoke more ... sulia.com/my_thoughts/1e… 9:29 AM May 31st via Sulia
After yesterday's tweet about the #Isles at the Combine, two agents confirmed my note about the team scheduling ... sulia.com/my_thoughts/63… 8:55 AM May 31st via Sulia
BREAKING @SBJSBD Morning Buzz: Real Madrid - AC Milan, Aug. 8, Yankee Stadium, Herbalife World Football Challenge. 6:12 AM May 31st via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Jordan Nolan, counted out by more people than his dad, makes the key play for the first goal of the Stanley Cup Final. 5:40 PM May 30th via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Asked Fehr about his optimism for 12-13 to start on time: "Certainly hope it does. That's the goal. It's a goal I hope everyone shares." 4:00 PM May 30th via web
FYI @Ourand_SBJ - ex NYI writer for the NYT Tarik El-Bashir is one of the best reporters and gents I know. 1:32 PM May 30th via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Name Chris Botta
Location Long Island, New York
Web http://slapshot.b...
Bio NHL and soccer reporter for Sports Business Journal. Hockey writer for The New York Times. Founder of Point Blank. Former 20-year PR exec with the Islanders.