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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.

4 Islanders Prospects at the 2025 World Junior Championship

Michael Ostrower | December 20, 2024

The 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC) is set to take place in Ottawa from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The New York Islanders had just two prospects participate in the…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders, World Junior Hockey Championship

Ranking the Blues Record-Setting 9 Prospects at 2025 WJC

Michael Ostrower | December 20, 2024

The 2025 World Junior Championship (WJC), scheduled to run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa, will showcase a record-breaking nine St. Louis Blues prospects representing their respective countries.…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues, World Junior Hockey Championship

What Went Wrong With Oliver Wahlstrom and the Islanders?

Michael Ostrower | December 14, 2024

Oliver Wahlstrom is a Boston Bruin! Selected in the first round (No. 11) of the 2018 NHL Draft, Wahlstrom was expected to lead the future of New York Islanders hockey…

Categories Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

NY Islanders Stock Market: Lee, Special Teams, Prospects & More

Michael Ostrower | December 11, 2024

Welcome to the fourth edition of the New York Islanders Stock Market, a series dedicated to analyzing the recent performance of all things related to the Islanders, including players, coaches,…

Categories Column, New York Islanders

Blues’ Colin Ralph Talks Shattuck, 2024 Draft, NHL Ambitions & More

Michael Ostrower | December 6, 2024

The St. Louis Blues approached the 2024 Draft with a clear objective: to bolster their prospect pool with defensive talent. Armed with three picks in the first two rounds, they…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Jim Montgomery Needs to Focus on Chemistry With Forward Lines

Michael Ostrower | December 3, 2024

The St. Louis Blues, after an eventful offseason, sent shockwaves through the hockey world again with a surprising midseason coaching change, parting ways with head coach Drew Bannister and bringing…

Categories Blues Management, St Louis Blues

Islanders’ Ideal Forward Lines When Barzal & Duclair Return From Injury

Michael Ostrower | December 3, 2024

The New York Islanders have dealt with significant injuries early in the 2024-25 season, with key players like Mat Barzal, Anthony Duclair, Adam Pelech, and Alexander Romanov missing extended time.…

Categories New York Islanders

Projected Lineups for the Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks – 12/2/24

Michael Ostrower | December 2, 2024

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (8-14-2) AT MAPLE LEAFS (14-7-2) 7:30…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL News, Projected Lineups, Toronto Maple Leafs

Projected Lineups for the Devils vs Rangers – 12/2/24

Michael Ostrower | December 2, 2024

The New Jersey Devils take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DEVILS (16-9-2)…

Categories New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Sabres vs Islanders – 11/30/24

Michael Ostrower | November 30, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres 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. SABRES (11-10-2) at ISLANDERS (8-10-6) 7:30 p.m.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, NHL News, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Senators vs Kings – 11/30/24

Michael Ostrower | November 30, 2024

The Ottawa Senators face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SENATORS (10-11-1) at KINGS (13–8-3) 7 p.m.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Projected Lineups

Projected Lineups for the Blues vs Flyers – 11/30/24

Michael Ostrower | November 30, 2024

The St. Louis Blues face the Philadelphia Flyers at Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (11-10-3) at BLUES (11-12-1) 7 p.m.…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Projected Lineups, St Louis Blues
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