Posts About "Barry Trotz"
What Should the Islanders Be Thankful For?
November 27th, 2019 Even though the New York Islanders have only played 22 games, there's a lot to be thankful for. Their recent 17-game point streak showed the rest of the league that they have truly arrived, the goaltending and team defense continue to be the backbone of their success, and Mathew Barzal has taken his game to another level. But there are...
Islanders' Biggest Challenge Lies Ahead
November 25th, 2019 As the New York Islanders continue their run as one of the NHL's hottest teams, earning respect with each point, there's a bigger challenge ahead. It's clear that they have arrived as a top team, but as we all saw last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a host of other teams throughout history, regular-season success does not a...
After 100 Games Under Barry Trotz, the Islanders Have Arrived
November 19th, 2019 100 regular-season games have occurred with head coach Barry Trotz's systems in place on Long Island. The New York Islanders have won well over half of those games with solid goaltending, middle-of-the-pack scoring, and great defense. After a successful 2018-19 season, much of the hockey world still discounted the Islanders, finding...
Islanders Benefiting from Trotz’s Experience
November 16th, 2019 There aren’t too many teams in professional sports that have a coach that impacts the game as much as head coach Barry Trotz does for the New York Islanders. For a guy who has never taken a shift in the NHL, Trotz has become one of the best coaches in the league, as he continues his journey with the Islanders. Statistically,...
Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached
October 8th, 2019 In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in games coached. Trotz spent his first 15 seasons behind the bench after he became the original Nashville Predators coach and reached the playoffs seven times before...
Islanders Looking Strong in Preseason
September 27th, 2019 With just about a week to go before the puck officially drops in the NHL, the New York Islanders have had themselves a strong preseason so far. While the wins don’t show in the standings, individual players and lines are beginning to form that we can expect to see in the regular season. Overtime Magic The Islanders have...
