3 Key Islanders Needed for a Successful Season Jon Zella | October 11, 2021 The New York Islanders have one of their deepest offensive lineups in years, even after losing Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. Anders Lee’s return from…
Islanders Have 3 Options to Play Alongside Barzal & Lee Mike Fink | October 5, 2021 The New York Islanders lost veteran forward Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. The loss will force head coach Barry Trotz to find a replacement for…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Keeping Trades & Signings Secret for Now Jon Zella | August 3, 2021 The complete radio silence from the New York Islanders, and many of the remaining restricted or unrestricted free agent players linked to the Islanders, shouldn’t surprise anyone. A long-running joke…
Devils News & Rumors: Hamilton, Murray & More Alex Chauvancy | July 25, 2021 The NHL Entry Draft may be over, but it’s only the beginning of the offseason. The New Jersey Devils came away making all seven of their selections, including drafting Luke Hughes —…
Canadiens Have the Cap Space to Try Some Offer Sheets Stephen Michaud | July 24, 2021 With the NHL’s expansion draft now over, the Montreal Canadiens’ rumor mills have momentarily halted from spinning at full speed and some minor roster clarity is taking shape. Vast changes…
Islanders Must Bring Back Their 3 Restricted Free Agents Matt Rothman | July 14, 2021 The New York Islanders have very little financial room to work with this offseason, but their priority must be to re-sign their restricted free agents. In a perfect world, general…
Canucks Should Pursue Islanders’ Beauvillier Adam Kierszenblat | July 14, 2021 The New York Islanders are facing some significant cap and expansion protection issues this offseason. They have less than $6 million in cap space and have to re-sign players like…
NHL Draft History – 28th Pick Overall Alex Hobson | June 25, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
The 2015 Lightning-Islanders Trade That Shaped Both Franchises Eugene Helfrick | June 11, 2021 After reaching the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, then Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman decided to take an active approach to continue building his already strong roster. To do…
Islanders’ Power Play Has Been a Postseason Strength James Nichols | June 2, 2021 Since before Barry Trotz took over as head coach, the New York Islanders have had a dismal power play. In fact, this season, the team converted on the man advantage…
Islanders’ Second Line Driving Offense in Playoffs, Again James Nichols | May 27, 2021 The New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 last night to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and will face the Boston Bruins. The back-and-forth…
Islanders Need Pulock, Beauvillier & Pageau to Step up in Round 1 Mike Fink | May 14, 2021 The New York Islanders will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with their first game being May 16th. The Penguins are regarded as…
