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Islanders Goaltending

Islanders Gamble Varlamov Can Replace Lehner

August 10, 2019 by John Said
Colorado Avalanche Semyon Varlamov

Can anyone blame New York Islanders fans for being upset with the departure of goaltender Robin Lehner as a free agent on July 1? After all, Lehner departed the team …

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Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Robin Lehner, Semyon Varlamov

Isles’ Lehner Thriving After Facing Mental Health Issues

May 1, 2019 by The Canadian Press
Robin Lehner, New York Islanders

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — A sign hangs above the door between the locker room and the ice at the New York Islanders’ practice facility that reads, “GET BETTER EVERY DAY.”
It carries a powerful double meaning for Robin Lehner, who before the season disclosed …

Categories Islanders Goaltending Tags 2019 NHL Playoffs, Robin Lehner

Hurricanes vs Islanders: Battle of the Goalie Tandems

April 26, 2019 by Mark Shiver
Carolina Hurricanes Petr Mrazek

The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. They won Game 7 on the road in a series where the home team had won every game up. …

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Categories Hurricanes Goaltending, Islanders Goaltending Tags Petr Mrazek, Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss

Lehner Conquering Demons and Competition

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Jeff Seide
Robin Lehner, New York Islanders

Robin Lehner may have signed a one-year free-agent contract with the New York Islanders last summer, but the 27-year-old Swede signed a much more important deal with himself. After being …

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Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Robin Lehner

Islanders’ Greiss & Lehner Getting It Done

November 12, 2018 by Spencer Hazen
Thomas Greiss and Robin Lehner

What was once considered a team weakness, is now the reason for the New York Islanders’ early season success: Goaltending. Through the Islanders’ first 16 games of the 2018-19 season, …

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Categories Islanders Goaltending Tags Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss

Analyzing the Islanders’ Playoff Chances

December 11, 2017 by John Cavanagh
John Tavares, New York Islanders, NHL

After 29 games, the New York Islanders stand at 16-10-3, which is good enough for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. However, there is no room to rest. While the …

Read moreAnalyzing the Islanders’ Playoff Chances

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags Doug Weight, John Tavares, Mathew Barzal, Thomas Greiss

Which Islanders Goalie Can Be Trusted?

November 7, 2017November 6, 2017 by John Cavanagh

Through 13 games, the New York Islanders are 7-5-1, coming off a brutal loss in the last few minutes to the Washington Capitals. That 4-3 loss was highlighted by the …

Read moreWhich Islanders Goalie Can Be Trusted?

Categories Editor's Choice, Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags Doug Weight, Jaroslav Halak, Thomas Greiss

Can Soderstrom Be a Star?

May 12, 2017 by Patrick Hickey Jr.

Casual Islanders fans don’t know who the recently signed Linus Soderstrom is. But they should. While everyone in Isles nation believes Ilya Sorokin may be the team’s next star goalie, The …

Read moreCan Soderstrom Be a Star?

Categories Islanders Goaltending, Islanders Prospects Tags Ilya Sorokin, Linus Soderstrom, Thomas Greiss, Top Story

Linus Soderstrom on Islanders’ Goaltending Radar

March 3, 2017 by David Carlsson

At just 20 years of age, Linus Soderstrom is an inspiration. Although it’s no secret that he’s been an incredible talent for a long time, nothing has come easy for him. …

Read moreLinus Soderstrom on Islanders’ Goaltending Radar

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags Ilya Sorokin, Linus Soderstrom, Swedish Hockey League, Top Story

Why Isles Should Call Up Halak

February 7, 2017 by Patrick Hickey Jr.
Jaroslav Halak New York Islanders

The New York Islanders have 31 games remaining this season. They are three points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the last playoff spot in the East, with three games in …

Read moreWhy Isles Should Call Up Halak

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags Jaroslav Halak, Jean-Francois Berube, Thomas Greiss, Top Story

5 Reasons the Islanders Are Hot

February 1, 2017 by Patrick Hickey Jr.

Unbeaten in regulation under interim head coach Doug Weight, the New York Islanders look like a completely different team than that one many thought was dead in December. Getting balanced …

Read more5 Reasons the Islanders Are Hot

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags Doug Weight, John Tavares, Thomas Greiss, Top Story

Keys to Islanders Playoff Push

January 20, 2017 by Patrick Hickey Jr.
John Tavares Islanders

With two consecutive shutout victories over teams with massive offensive firepower the likes of the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins, the New York Islanders‘ season seems to be changing for …

Read moreKeys to Islanders Playoff Push

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders Tags John Tavares, Nikolay Kulemin, Thomas Greiss, Top Story
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