Pros & Cons of Islanders Hiring Patrick Roy Mike Fink | January 22, 2024 The Patrick Roy era on Long Island started with a bang. He was hired on Jan. 20 with the New York Islanders coming off a disastrous road trip and his…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Islanders, Oilers Jim Parsons | January 21, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders have hired Patrick Roy as their next head coach. Were there other candidates? How did this news seemingly pop up out…
Islanders Fire Lambert Midseason: Why Lamoriello Pulled the Plug Mike Fink | January 21, 2024 A loss to one of the worst teams in the NHL to wrap up a 0-3-1 road trip was enough for the general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello. The New York…
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…
Islanders’ January Struggles Mirror Last Season’s Mike Fink | January 18, 2024 Dry January typically refers to the challenge people take on to stay sober for the first month of the new year. For the New York Islanders, it has a different…
Hellebuyck Provides Blueprint For Islanders To Help Sorokin Mike Fink | January 16, 2024 When a goaltender with Vezina Trophy aspirations has a .909 save percentage (SV%) and a 3.15 goals-against average (GAA) halfway through the season, it means he’s had a rough start.…
Islanders & Leafs Top-Heavy Rosters Highlight All-Star Issues Mike Fink | January 13, 2024 On Thursday, Jan. 11, the New York Islanders hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs in an exciting game featuring a lot of star power. In a game that mirrored the Dec.…
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…
Dobson & Hughes Show Gap Between Good & Elite Defensemen Mike Fink | January 10, 2024 The Jan. 9 game between the New York Islanders and the Vancouver Canucks showed the gap between a good team and a great one. The Islanders at 18-12-10 are putting…
Barzal Shooting More Helped Him Become Islanders’ All-Star Mike Fink | January 6, 2024 The All-Star selections were announced on Jan. 4 and every team will have one skater making the trip to Toronto for the first weekend of February. The New York Islanders…
