Islanders’ Brock Nelson Evolving Into Elite Scorer Nick Rizzo | August 13, 2023 When the New York Islanders drafted Brock Nelson 30th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, they believed he would be a big, strong top-six center who could produce offensively.…
Islanders & Maple Leafs Both Better From Tavares Deal 5 Years On Mike Fink | August 8, 2023 The John Tavares contract was the biggest of the 2018 offseason. That summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed him to a seven-year deal averaging $11 million per year in a…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Islanders, Sharks Jim Parsons | August 5, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Trevor Zegras talks about his negotiations and lack of a contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. Is he prepared to hold out and miss part…
Islanders Pierre Engvall’s Contract Could End Up Being Invaluable Greg Liodice | August 3, 2023 Pierre Engvall will be a New York Islander for the foreseeable future. He impressed both coach Lane Lambert and general manager Lou Lamoriello so much that he was retained for…
Islanders’ 3 Most Important Players This Season Nick Rizzo | August 3, 2023 The New York Islanders’ roster is not much different than last season. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has reiterated multiple times that he still believes in this core group. In…
Grading Lou Lamoriello’s Trades as New York Islanders GM Mike Fink | August 2, 2023 Lou Lamoriello has established himself as a quiet general manager (GM). He rarely speaks, doesn’t trade much, and seldom makes a splash in free agency. When he does make a…
Metropolitan Division Only Got Better in 2023 Offseason Alex Chauvancy | July 31, 2023 Though some teams still have work to do this offseason, most have completed their big moves. With that, we can start looking at each division and how everyone stacks up…
4 Reasons Islanders’ Bo Horvat Will Bounce Back This Season Mike Fink | July 27, 2023 The Bo Horvat trade felt like a flop. The hope for the New York Islanders was that the acquisition would give the top line an elite scorer and a star…
Islanders May Have Potential Steal in Matthew Maggio Nick Rizzo | July 27, 2023 It’s a name that if you are a fan of the New York Islanders, you should start to take notice of. Matthew Maggio, of the Windsor Spitfires, was drafted by…
Islanders Can’t Afford Regression From These 3 Players in 2023-24 Mike Fink | July 24, 2023 The offseason is in full swing and all the big moves are in the rearview mirror. The New York Islanders for the most part will return a similar roster to…
Islanders’ Bo Horvat: What Caused His Struggles? Greg Liodice | July 23, 2023 Since being traded to the New York Islanders in January 2023, the Bo Horvat experience has been somewhat underwhelming. Before his linemate Mathew Barzal got injured, Horvat was playing at…
Islanders Need Breakout Year from Oliver Wahlstrom Nick Rizzo | July 21, 2023 The New York Islanders have been waiting for the 23-year-old winger, Oliver Wahlstrom, to have a breakout season. Wahlstrom was a pending restricted free agent (RFA) who signed a one-year-prove-it…
