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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’ 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…

Categories All-Star Weekend, New York Islanders, NHL News

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…

Categories New York Islanders

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…

Categories New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Bold New York Islanders Predictions for 2024

Michael Ostrower | December 30, 2023

The 2024 calendar year was filled with ups and downs for the New York Islanders. The year started with a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on New Year’s Day…

Categories Bridgeport Islanders, New York Islanders

Islanders Prospect Report: Bridgeport, WJC and More

Michael Ostrower | December 26, 2023

As the New York Islanders sit in a playoff spot over the Christmas break, it is a great time to look at how their prospects are doing. Despite the team’s…

Categories Bridgeport Islanders, Islanders Prospects

Islanders Fans Have 2 Prospects to Follow at 2024 WJC

Michael Ostrower | December 23, 2023

With the World Junior Championship (WJC) starting on Dec. 26 in Gothenburg, Sweden, New York Islanders fans will have just two prospects to watch in the tournament. After initially being…

Categories Islanders Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

What Has the New York Islanders in a Playoff Spot?

Michael Ostrower | December 21, 2023

As the league enters its Christmas break, giving all teams three days off for Christmas, New York Islanders fans have a lot to look back on. As of today (Dec.…

Categories New York Islanders

3 New York Islanders Trade Targets

Michael Ostrower | December 20, 2023

As the league enters its winter stretch, general managers (GMs) are beginning to see a clearer picture of how the playoff race will look. After losing seven straight in the…

Categories New York Islanders
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