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Islanders Management

Someone's to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid

Someone's to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid

January 8th, 2018 When Doug Weight was promoted to head coach in the offseason, the hope was the New York Islanders could pick up right where they left off. Weight took over for former head coach Jack Capuano about halfway through last season, and guided the Islanders to a 24-12-4 record....
3 Reasons Why Islanders Should Return to Long Island

3 Reasons Why Islanders Should Return to Long Island

October 1st, 2017 The Barclays Center seems to be bad luck for the Islanders, whose rocky ride in Brooklyn has been well documented since October 9, 2015. They didn't get off to a good start at their new arena, losing 3-2 to the Blackhawks in overtime. In the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs,...
Scott Gomez, Luke Richardson Bring Wisdom to Isles' Bench

Scott Gomez, Luke Richardson Bring Wisdom to Isles' Bench

June 6th, 2017 The New York Islanders hired former NHL veteran Scott Gomez as an assistant coach on May 30. The Islanders have three coaches who all have 1,000 games in the NHL under their belts—head coach Doug Weight, assistant coach Luke Richardson and now Gomez. Veteran...
Richardson Must Make Isles Tough Again

Richardson Must Make Isles Tough Again

June 5th, 2017 Once upon a time, the New York Islanders were the hardest hitting team in the NHL. Teams were simply scared to play them. First, they hit you with their dynamic fourth line of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. Then the snarl of Travis Hamonic, Anders Lee and...
Ho-Sang & Barzal Will Be Gomez 'Projects'

Ho-Sang & Barzal Will Be Gomez 'Projects'

June 2nd, 2017 Watching Joshua Ho-Sang develop as player in 20 games with the New York Islanders this season was a blast. Dynamic, creative and energetic, Ho-Sang has the tools to be a 40-assist guy at the NHL-level one day. While Islanders head coach Doug Weight was one of the best...
Islanders Statistician Eric Hornick Talks Isles Season, Future

Islanders Statistician Eric Hornick Talks Isles Season, Future

May 1st, 2017 The Hockey Writers chatted with longtime Islanders home game statistician Eric Hornick, who discussed the Islanders 2017-18 season. Breaking down all the pluses and negatives, Hornick let us know the reasons why he believes the Islanders failed to make the playoffs. He also...
Doug Weight's Challenges Ahead

Doug Weight's Challenges Ahead

April 21st, 2017 Doug Weight earned his promotion as New York Islanders head coach this offseason after garnering the second-best record in the NHL after his appointment. Although the Isles failed to make the playoffs, the contributions he got out of several players was immense. Using their...
Tavares Will Never Score 100 Points in a Season

Tavares Will Never Score 100 Points in a Season

April 20th, 2017 John Tavares is the New York Islanders' best player. There's no disputing that. As a matter of fact, he's a guy the team would love to lock up for the rest of his career. A top-ten talent in the NHL, he has the ability to take over games. However, he'll never be a 100-point...
Bailey and Lee Aren’t Done Yet

Bailey and Lee Aren’t Done Yet

April 20th, 2017 Amid the Islanders' failure to make the playoffs this season, Josh Bailey and Anders Lee turned heads. As a matter of fact, away from the development of Calvin de Haan, they were the brightest spots on the club. Forming two parts of the Islanders' first line for much of the...
How Isles Can Improve in 2018

How Isles Can Improve in 2018

April 17th, 2017 The New York Islanders missed the playoffs this season by one point. That’s a tough pill to swallow. Add in how hot they ended the season, with six consecutive wins, and you realize they could have done some damage in the postseason had they got there. While they enter...
Not Too Long a Weight; Isles Pick Doug

Not Too Long a Weight; Isles Pick Doug

April 12th, 2017 Three days ago, Doug Weight used the following words to describe his tenure as interim head coach of the New York Islanders this season: "exhilarating, challenging, fun, very fortunate." What he didn't say was whether he wanted the full-time gig itself. After meeting...
Islanders Control Playoff Destiny

Islanders Control Playoff Destiny

March 9th, 2017 A point ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs for the final wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders are a different team than they were in January. At that time, they were at the bottom of the standings and sent starting goalie Jaroslav Halak to...
Islanders Are For Real

Islanders Are For Real

February 13th, 2017 Just one point out of a playoff spot and with a game on Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, the New York Islanders season starts now. One of the hottest teams in the NHL, the Isles are in control of their own destiny. With games in hand against the Boston Bruins and surging...
Strome & Ladd Key to Islanders Playoff Run

Strome & Ladd Key to Islanders Playoff Run

February 2nd, 2017 Undefeated in regulation since Doug Weight took over as head coach, the New York Islanders are just three points out of a playoff spot. With three games in-hand over the Philadelphia Flyers as well, the Islanders definitely control their own destiny. Thanks to the superb...
Islanders That Need to Step up for Weight

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,...
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