Posts About "Barry Trotz"
Islanders Feel Good About Where They Are Despite Playoff Exit
May 6th, 2019 Despite getting swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Islanders know they made big strides in their turnaround first season under president and general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz. Predicted by many experts to miss t...
Jennifer Botterill Talks Isles vs Canes With THW
April 27th, 2019 The New York Islanders made very short work of Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sweeping the best-of-seven opening round series in four straight, the Isles have vaulted themselves right into the second round of the playoffs. They are a team that imbues a sizable amount of heart, and it is has become quite contagious. ...
Lamoriello, Trotz Orchestrate Islanders' Big Turnaround
April 21st, 2019 NEW YORK — Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz say they didn't know exactly what to expect from the New York Islanders this season. There were plenty of questions after the Islanders gave up 293 goals — the most in the NHL since 2006-07 — while missing the ...
The NHL’s Coaching Merry-Go-Round
April 10th, 2019 Here we go again. As the NHL’s 2018-19 regular season ended, the merry-go-round ride of coaches has already started. Almost half of the 14 teams that failed to qualify for the postseason are likely getting new coaches. This includes five teams with interim coaches that took over during the season. Phil Housley was relieved of his...
Islanders Buoyed by Unsung Heroes Like Cizikas
March 30th, 2019 Few saw New York Islanders forward scoring Casey Cizikas scoring 20 goals this year. To be fair, fewer still probably saw the Islanders themselves making the playoffs, which they’re on the verge of doing. Explaining Cizikas' Career Season Theoretically, Cizikas’ career season is easily explainable. Increased ice time due to...
Red Wings' Defense Needs Islanders' Treatment
March 19th, 2019 There’s not much left in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings. But as the organization prepares for the 2019-20 campaign, they could learn a thing or two from the team they just beat: the New York Islanders. After allowing the more goals during the 2017-18 season than any team over the past 10 seasons, new head coach Barry...
