Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade Michael Ostrower | December 31, 2025 On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…
Can Roy’s Tinkering Salvage the Islanders’ Defense? THW Staff | December 20, 2025 The modern NHL is a league of attrition, but for the New York Islanders, the 2025-26 campaign is quickly becoming a masterclass in crisis management. We aren’t just seeing new…
Desperate Times Call for Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again) Ryan Szporer | December 20, 2025 The Canadiens reacquired Phillip Danault for a second-round pick presumably to help get ready for another playoff run.
Islanders’ Decimated Roster Will Result in Cap Gymnastics THW Staff | December 1, 2025 In the modern NHL, depth isn’t just a luxury; it is the primary insurance policy against the inevitable grind of an 82-game schedule. However, for the New York Islanders, the…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ 2018 NHL Draft: Best in Almost 3 Decades Blain Potvin | November 10, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens had six top 90 picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. A good draft is when you can get two regulars from it, which the Habs already have. That…
Islanders Have Key Defenseman to Build Around With Romanov Extension Mike Fink | July 1, 2025 The New York Islanders have been busy this offseason with general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche making a few signings. The change of pace from the Lou Lamoriello era is hard…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Defense Trade Targets, Injury Update & More Tony Wolak | May 21, 2025 The 2025 NHL Playoffs are down to the final four teams, which means the Detroit Red Wings are that much closer to roster upgrade season. That’s right, the 2025 NHL…
Islanders News & Rumors: Dobson, Tsyplakov, Romanov, DeAngelo Jesse Courville-Lynch | April 19, 2025 The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs and will be shifting their focus to the 2025-26 season as they look to make it back to the postseason after an…
Should the Islanders Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline? Mike Fink | March 4, 2025 The trade deadline is only a few days away, and the New York Islanders are still stuck in the middle. They are on the outside of the playoff picture looking…
Romanov’s Strong Play Could Complicate the Islanders’ Salary Cap Situation Mike Fink | January 31, 2025 The New York Islanders have turned a corner on the season with great defense leading the way. They’ve allowed only seven goals in the last six games and are coming…
Lessons From the Islanders’ Season at the Holiday Break Mike Fink | December 25, 2024 The 2024-25 season has reached the holiday break as teams won’t play again until Dec. 27, so for the players, coaches, and everyone else, it’s a much-needed few days off.…
4 Islanders Who Should Be on the Maple Leafs’ Trade Radar Mike Fink | December 20, 2024 The New York Islanders face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dec. 21 for the Islanders’ first game in five days. Considering how all the teams in New York State…