Barry Trotz Archives

What Should the Islanders Be Thankful For?

Jon Zella | November 27, 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…

Islanders’ Biggest Challenge Lies Ahead

Jon Zella | November 25, 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…

After 100 Games Under Barry Trotz, the Islanders Have Arrived

Jon Zella | November 19, 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…

Islanders Benefiting from Trotz’s Experience

Matt Rothman | November 16, 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…

Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached

Matt Rothman | October 8, 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…

Islanders Looking Strong in Preseason

Matt Rothman | September 27, 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…

Islanders Look to Build on Success in Year 2 Under Trotz

The Canadian Press | September 23, 2019

NEW YORK — After the New York Islanders were swept in the second round of the playoffs, they went into the off-season uncertain how the team would look when it returned this month.
Several players were headed for free agency and there were some big nam…

Islanders: What Does Success Look like in 2019-20?

Jon Zella | September 20, 2019

For the New York Islanders, the 2018-19 season was a resounding success. The team bounced back from a regressive 2017-18 campaign (that was capped by losing their captain John Tavares)…

Islanders Look to Keep Improving in Second Year Under Trotz

The Canadian Press | September 12, 2019

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The New York Islanders know about the moves other teams in the Metropolitan Division made in the off-season. It just doesn’t matter to them.
After finishing second in the division and reaching the second round of the playoffs, the I…

Islanders Could Afford to Lose Lehner

Ryan Szporer | July 1, 2019

It isn’t often a Vezina Trophy finalist like Robin Lehner becomes available, either via trade or free agency. As the latter looms in the early hours of July 1, the…

Islanders Feel Good About Where They Are Despite Playoff Exit

The Canadian Press | May 6, 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

Nathaniel Oliver | April 27, 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…