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Michael Ostrower

Michael primarily covers the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders, as well as prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He follows all teams from around the league while focusing on the advanced analytics and contractual aspect of the NHL.

Islanders & Oilers Should Connect on a Jeff Skinner Trade

Michael Ostrower | November 7, 2024

The New York Islanders have underwhelmed to begin the 2024-25 season, largely due to the team’s lack of forward depth. This was a concern at the beginning of the season,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders

Islanders’ Isaiah George First “Isaiah” in NHL History

Michael Ostrower | November 5, 2024

New York Islanders’ defenseman Isaiah George became the first player named “Isaiah” to suit up in an NHL game in league history. The 20-year-old was called up ahead of the…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders, NHL News

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Becomes 5th Goaltender in Franchise History to Play 200 Games

Michael Ostrower | November 5, 2024

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin became the fifth goaltender in franchise history to play 200 career games with the team in tonight’s (Nov. 5) matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Ducks – 11/5/24

Michael Ostrower | November 5, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (5-2-3) at DUCKS (4-5-2) 10…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Vancouver Canucks

Projected Lineups for the Penguins vs Islanders – 11/5/24

Michael Ostrower | November 5, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PENGUINS (5-7-1) at ISLANDERS (4-6-2) 7:30 p.m.…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Projected Lineups

Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov Quietly One of NHL’s Best Forwards So Far This Season

Michael Ostrower | November 4, 2024

The New York Islanders have not gotten off to the start they had hoped for in the 2024-25 season. Following Sunday’s (Nov. 3) loss to the New York Rangers, their…

Categories New York Islanders

Rangers Beat Islanders in a Tightly-Fought Game

Michael Ostrower | November 3, 2024

The New York Islanders fell 5-2 to the New York Rangers in a Sunday matinee matchup. The score might suggest the Rangers dominated, but the Islanders battled hard in a…

Categories New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL News

Islanders Defeat Sabres 4-3 Despite Suffering Multiple Injuries

Michael Ostrower | November 1, 2024

The New York Islanders defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Friday night despite suffering multiple injuries to three of their defenseman. Alexander Romanov had missed the Islanders’ previous three games with…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, NHL News

Projected Lineups for the Panthers vs Stars – 11/1/24

Michael Ostrower | November 1, 2024

The Florida Panthers take on the Dallas Stars at Nokia Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (7-3-1) vs. STARS (7-2-0) 2024 NHL…

Categories Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Islanders’ Mat Barzal Out With Upper-Body Injury

Michael Ostrower | November 1, 2024

The New York Islanders announced forward Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island and will miss tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has five…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News

Blues Prospect Report: Snuggerud, Korotky, Dvorsky & More

Michael Ostrower | November 1, 2024

Welcome to the St. Louis Blues Prospect Report, a roundup of the performances of the team’s junior, collegiate, and European prospects. Around a month into the 2024-25 season, there is…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues

10 Islanders Thoughts Through 10 Games of 2024-25

Michael Ostrower | November 1, 2024

The New York Islanders have gotten off to a 3-5-2 start to begin the 2024-25 season, and fans are already panicking. The team has been shutout four times, blown multi-goal…

Categories New York Islanders
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