Will Kennedy Stick with Isles? Scott Clinco | March 31, 2015 At the trade deadline a couple of weeks ago, the Islanders surprised some as they acquired Tyler Kennedy from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional draft pick.…
Are Michael Grabner’s Islander Days Numbered? Scott Clinco | March 25, 2015 Michael Grabner arrived with the Islanders in time for the 2010/2011 NHL season after the team claimed him on waivers from the Florida Panthers. Grabner burst on the scene in…
How Important Is Jaroslav Halak for the Islanders? Scott Clinco | March 18, 2015 One major issue the Islanders had in their playoff series two years ago with Pittsburgh was the inability for the team to get a big save when they needed it. It…
Isles Fans: Don’t Believe the Politicians Scott Clinco | March 16, 2015 Ever since Bruce Ratner was awarded the ability to develop the Nassau Coliseum and most of the surrounding land, a lot of Islander fans were holding out hope that the…
Boychuk Signing Adds to Changing Isles Perception Scott Clinco | March 13, 2015 A couple of weeks ago, the Islanders made headlines signing Nick Leddy to a 7 year extension worth 5.5 million per season. While they were given praise for the contract,…
Islanders Add Depth on Deadline Day Scott Clinco | March 3, 2015 With the trade deadline having passed yesterday, the Islanders were in an unfamiliar spot. They were looking to add to their team for a playoff push as they look to…
Should the Islanders Trade Griffin Reinhart? Scott Clinco | February 26, 2015 Earlier this week, the Islanders made headlines as they signed defenseman Nick Leddy to a 7 year extension. My THW colleague Pete Judge did an excellent piece on why that…
Should the Islanders Pursue Grit Rather than Skill? Scott Clinco | February 24, 2015 With the Islanders forward depth having taken a major hit recently with the loss of Mikhail Grabovski and potential loss of Frans Nielsen, Islander fans are again discussing team needs…
Would Keith Yandle Fit with the Islanders? Scott Clinco | February 20, 2015 With the trade deadline coming up, Islander fans like every teams fans are discussing what needs their team has and who they think the team should attempt to acquire to…
Could Jagr Be the Islanders Gaborik? Scott Clinco | February 18, 2015 With the trade deadline getting closer, the Islanders are in an odd position, being a buyer rather than a seller. Over the years, it had been customary for the Islanders to…
Will Johnny Boychuk Be an Islander Long Term? Scott Clinco | February 13, 2015 From the time the Islanders acquired Johnny Boychuk on October 4th, skeptics were raising questions as to if the Islanders would be able to keep the defenseman past this season.…
Islanders Lee Making Case for Rookie of the Year Scott Clinco | February 9, 2015 Islanders fans have always been high on Anders Lee and he didn’t let them down as he scored his first NHL goal on his first shot in the NHL back…