Islanders and Kings May Be Perfect Trade Partners Michael Ostrower | February 9, 2024 The 2023-24 seasons for the Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders are somehow eerily similar and different. For starters, both teams sit in a tight wild card race in…
Islanders’ Next Stretch Could Lead to More Changes Michael Ostrower | February 5, 2024 This season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions for the New York Islanders. From firing Head Coach Lane Lambert; to losing Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, and others…
Josh Bailey’s No. 12 Needs to Be Retired by the Islanders Michael Ostrower | February 1, 2024 Josh Bailey’s contributions often go unnoticed due to his unfortunate ending in New York. His trade to the Chicago Blackhawks was a sour departure, as he got traded as part…
The NHL Needs to Implement a Future Stars Game Michael Ostrower | January 25, 2024 The All-Star Game in each of the four major North American sports leagues always has its fair share of complaints. Typically, the complaints are that the players do not care…
Islanders Need to Be Patient with Pierre Engvall Michael Ostrower | January 24, 2024 The New York Islanders’ acquisition of Pierre Engvall was a strange trade at the time. The team had already made a big splash in acquiring Bo Horvat, and Engvall was…
Islanders Fire Lane Lambert, Hire Patrick Roy Michael Ostrower | January 20, 2024 General manager Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders announced today that Lane Lambert has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Patrick Roy has been named the team’s head coach.…
Will the Islanders Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline? Michael Ostrower | January 19, 2024 As the league begins the second half of the season, most teams are beginning to see a clearer picture of where they will finish the season in the standings. With…
New York Islanders First Half Report Cards Michael Ostrower | January 13, 2024 Exactly 41 games in, the New York Islanders have had quite an eventful 2023-24 season. From the team’s seven-game losing streak back in November to their 13-6-5 record since, their…
Is Oliver Wahlstrom’s Islanders Tenure Coming to an End? Michael Ostrower | January 11, 2024 The New York Islanders selected right winger Oliver Wahlstrom 11th overall in the 2018 Entry Draft. As a 6-foot-2 sniper from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP), he…
Islanders’ Mathew Barzal Named 2024 NHL All-Star Michael Ostrower | January 4, 2024 The first 32 NHL All-Stars were revealed ahead of Thursday night’s matchup of the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Boston Bruins. The New York Islanders’ representative is Mathew Barzal. This is…
Which Islanders Stay & Go When the Roster is Healthy? Michael Ostrower | January 2, 2024 The 2022-23 NHL season for the New York Islanders was true to the low-scoring, boring style of hockey they are known for. The team finished with the fifth fewest goals…
Bo Horvat Has Replaced John Tavares as Mathew Barzal’s Mentor Michael Ostrower | January 1, 2024 New York Islanders fans remember the day all too well. On July 1, 2018, captain John Tavares signed a seven-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, his childhood team. Since…
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