2020-21 Season Openers: Flames Lose Again, Islanders & Capitals Excel John Kreiser | January 15, 2021 The Calgary Flames still can’t win on opening night, not even with a two-goal lead. But the start of the 2020-21 NHL season portended good things for two East Division…
Islanders Pick Up Where They Left Off in 4-0 Debut James Nichols | January 15, 2021 “In a chaotic time, they all know what their roles are,” Sportsnet’s Elliot Friedman said. “Who knows who will be available, the schedule – I think it plays to their…
Islanders Have 3 Elements to Focus on With Rangers Series Mike Fink | January 14, 2021 The New York Islanders start the season with two games against the New York Rangers. The Rangers may have struggled last season but look ready to make major strides and…
Islanders Hope to Get Back to Winning Ways Against Rangers in 2020-21 Matt Rothman | January 14, 2021 For much of the past half-decade, the New York Islanders have had the edge over the New York Rangers. From 2015-2018, the Islanders dominated the head-to-head meetings, but that changed…
Islanders Weekly: 2020-21 Roster Takes Shape Jonathan Amatulli | January 14, 2021 Islanders Weekly is my series that looks at the performance and outlook of the New York Islanders. Every Thursday, Islanders Weekly will take a look at the week that was…
New York Islanders 2020-21 Roster and Taxi Squad Jon Zella | January 13, 2021 After Mathew Barzal was locked up for the next three seasons last Saturday, New York Islanders fans breathed a sigh of relief. Instead, their anxiety, though considerably lower, turned towards…
Islanders Looking to Build On Playoff Success in 2020-21 Season James Nichols | January 13, 2021 “On my deathbed, that’ll be one of the visions that will go through my head: We didn’t beat the Lightning,” said head coach Barry Trotz. “And it doesn’t go away.”…
Islanders’ Pulock a Potential Dark Horse for Norris Trophy Matt Rothman | January 11, 2021 It has been a long time since a New York Islander defenseman has won a Norris Trophy. Denis Potvin was the lone player to do it, as he won the…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Devils, Islanders, Flames, More Jim Parsons | January 9, 2021 In today’s NHL rumors, it looks like the New Jersey Devils are going to be scrambling now that Corey Crawford has announced his retirement. The New York Islanders have signed…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, Islanders, More Jim Parsons | January 8, 2021 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs and goaltender Frederik Andersen have decided not to talk contract extension. In Columbus, a huge chunk of players were held off…
Islanders’ Tough East Division Opponents All Have Weaknesses Mike Fink | January 7, 2021 The New York Islanders are going to be playing in the East Division this season, which is shaping up to be arguably the toughest in the NHL. The competition is…
Rangers Will Face Rival Isles & Hot-Hands Beauvillier 8 Times This Season Rachel Nones | January 6, 2021 With the new NHL divisions set for the 2020-21 season, the MassMutual East Division, which includes the New York Rangers, will also now include the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres,…