Islanders Management
Islanders That Need to Step up for Weight
January 19th, 2017 Thanks to a 17-17-8 record through the New York Islanders' first 42 games, Jack Capuano is out of a job. And before things get better, there will be a transition. Doug Weight’s promotion to interim coach isn’t a new chapter for the team. But with 40 games left to play,...
5 Things Learned from Capuano Firing
January 19th, 2017 The New York Islanders relieved head coach Jack Capuano of his coaching duties Tuesday. The move was not a surprise with the team mired in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Isles have been a major disappointment so far this season. The team has clearly taken a step...
When Will Capuano/Snow Era End?
January 13th, 2017 With three losses in a row and a 15-16-8 record that has them back in last place in the Metropolitan Division, how much longer does the Jack Capuano/Garth Snow regime with the New York Islanders last? Lack of Offense Scoring just three goals over the last three...
Tavares Is No All-Star
January 11th, 2017 Although New York Islanders captain John Tavares was named to the All-Star team earlier this week, the fourth of his career, his play this season has been anything but worthy of celebration. Mired in inconsistency through the team’s first 38 games, Tavares is one of the...
Can the Islanders Season be Saved?
January 3rd, 2017 With Jaroslav Halak’s demotion to the American Hockey League and the surprise hot streaks of Anders Lee and Andrew Ladd, the New York Islanders ended 2016 in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. There's little to be excited about for a team with a 15-15-6 through...
Islanders' Resolutions for 2017
December 30th, 2016 With their 6-4 loss to the white-hot Minnesota Wild on Thursday, the New York Islanders are back in the Metropolitan Division basement. Their 14-15-6 record through their first 35 games proves the Isles have plenty of room to improve. From inconsistent defense, spotty...
Islanders Can Still Make This Season Matter
December 26th, 2016 While they cannot openly admit it, the New York Islanders are almost certainly not going to make the playoffs this season. Sure, there are 49 games left on the schedule, but the Islanders would have to earn 68 of a possible 98 points the rest of the season just to equal the...
Islanders Holiday Wish List
December 21st, 2016 With a 12-14-6 record through their first 32 games this season, the New York Islanders could use a pick-me-up or two this holiday season to ensure a third consecutive playoff birth. With a lacking offense and inconsistent goaltending, the Islanders appear to many as a lost...
Islanders Dead in the Water
December 20th, 2016 After going on a 5-0-1 run earlier this month in a stretch that appeared to salvage their season, the New York Islanders have lost five straight in heartbreaking fashion. With an ineffective offense, inconsistent goaltending and now Casey Cizikas out, the Islanders look...
Chris Lamoriello Joins Islanders' Front Office
August 26th, 2016 Chris Lamoriello joins general manager Garth Snow's staff as the Director of Player Personnel for the New York Islanders, the team announced on Friday. “Chris brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to our organization,” Snow said. “He has more than 20 years of...
What’s Going on Between the Islanders & Ryan Strome?
August 13th, 2016 The New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow has had a busy off-season. He signed unrestricted free agents Andrew Ladd, Jason Chimera, and P.A. Parenteau. In addition, he inked restricted free agents Casey Cizikas, Shane Prince, Alan Quine, Scott Mayfield, and J.F....
The New 'Mr. Islander'
August 5th, 2016 There have been whispers by hockey fans, NHL insiders, and even organizations around the league that maybe John Tavares would leave the New York Islanders after his contract ends in 2018. The thinking being that the Islanders have a good team and are a nice organization,...
Does the Islanders Roster Signal Another Move?
July 31st, 2016 Is New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow finished making off-season moves? Does he have another move up his sleeve? Does the Islanders roster signal another move is coming? Questions abound for the Islanders. The Roster Once restricted free agent Ryan Strome (only...
