3 Islanders X-Factors for 2022-23 Mike Fink | September 6, 2022 The New York Islanders and looking to bounce back after last year’s disappointment and not only reach the playoffs but also compete for the Stanley Cup. After a quiet offseason,…
3 Non-Playoff Teams Who Will Make the 2022-23 Postseason Mark Scheig | September 6, 2022 Welcome back to our countdown to the start of the 2022-23 NHL season. In case you missed part one, we shared the three teams that had the most to lose…
3 Questions Facing the Islanders in 2022-23 Jon Zella | September 5, 2022 Questions about the New York Islanders’ offseason have continued throughout the summer. Did they miss out on big free agents, or did they avoid signing players around 30 years old…
Dubas & Lamoriello Enter New Season With One Last Chance Mark Scheig | September 5, 2022 Entering the 2022-23 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders each have the same goal. That goal is to win the Stanley Cup. Anything less than that is…
3 Teams With Most to Lose in 2022-23 Season Mark Scheig | September 3, 2022 Another summer has come and gone. With that, it’s time to turn our full attention to the 2022-23 NHL season. There are no shortage of storylines. We are beginning our…
3 Metropolitan Division Goalies Expected to be Traded This Season Shane Seney | September 2, 2022 Welcome to a new series at The Hockey Writers, where we’ll be showcasing some trade candidates from around the league. We will cover each of the four divisions along with a breakdown…
Islanders’ Top-6 Forward Predictions for 2022-23 Mike Fink | September 1, 2022 The New York Islanders are looking to bounce back next season after missing the playoffs in 2021-22 and the rebound starts with the offense improving. They scored only 2.79 goals…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Penguins, Ducks, Islanders Jim Parsons | August 31, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, why did the Buffalo Sabres choose to give Tage Thompson an extension now? The team made a huge commitment coming off a breakout season but…
5 Islanders That Are Essential to 2022-23 Success Mike Fink | August 31, 2022 The New York Islanders are entering the 2022-23 season with the hopes of bouncing back but more importantly, competing for the Stanley Cup. After missing the playoffs last season, general…
Islanders: Predicting Kieffer Bellows’ Line This Season Mike Fink | August 29, 2022 The New York Islanders re-signed many of their restricted free agents recently, highlighted by the two young defensemen Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov receiving three-year deals. Among the players that…
Islanders Farm System is Better Than Grades Indicate Mike Fink | August 26, 2022 The New York Islanders prospect pool is widely considered one of the worst in the league. The Hockey Writers‘ 2021-22 midseason rankings had them at 31st, behind only the Pittsburgh…
Islanders’ Defensive Future Following Dobson & Romanov Deals Chris Hennessy | August 25, 2022 Finally, Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov have signed their restricted free agent (RFA) contracts for the 2022-23 season. In classic Lou Lamoriello fashion, these deals were announced over a month…