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Former Oilers Captains Now Coaching in WHL

Larry Fisher | October 19, 2018

Bucky and Gator, together again. In the same league, in the same building, albeit in opposing dressing rooms. Not as players, but as coaches. Not in the NHL, but in…

In Defense of the Islanders’ Defensemen

Michael Petersell | July 25, 2018

Last season, the New York Islanders totaled only 80 points in the standings ending up with a seventh-place finish in the Metropolitan Division and missing the playoffs for the second…

Doug Weight’s Tenure with the Islanders

Spencer Hazen | June 17, 2018

Two weeks ago, Lou Lamoriello, the New York Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager, relieved Doug Weight of his coaching duties. Weight, along with former general manager Garth…

Best Trade Deadline Deals in Oilers History

Shane Sander | February 19, 2018

With the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, it’s time we take a trip down memory lane. The Edmonton Oilers will have a handful of players they’ll be looking to…

Isles Biggest Problem: Shots, Shots and More Shots

John Cavanagh | February 5, 2018

With fewer than 30 games remaining, the New York Islanders are tied with the Philadelphia Flyers for the second wild-card spot. Both teams have 57 points, but the Flyers have…

New York Islanders’ Mid-Year Report

Will Harris | January 21, 2018

We are now well over the halfway point in the 2017-18 New York Islanders season. Through the first 47 games there have been some high points, but plenty of lows.…

Someone’s to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid

John Cavanagh | January 8, 2018

When Doug Weight was promoted to head coach in the offseason, the hope was the New York Islanders could pick up right where they left off. Weight took over for…

Analyzing the Islanders’ Playoff Chances

John Cavanagh | December 11, 2017

After 29 games, the New York Islanders stand at 16-10-3, which is good enough for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. However, there is no room to rest. While the…

Which Islanders Goalie Can Be Trusted?

John Cavanagh | November 6, 2017

Through 13 games, the New York Islanders are 7-5-1, coming off a brutal loss in the last few minutes to the Washington Capitals. That 4-3 loss was highlighted by the…

Anthony Beauvillier’s Time to Shine

John Cavanagh | October 13, 2017

Anthony Beauvillier was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Just two years later, Beauvillier is already in his second year…

The Mathew Barzal Train is Ready to Roll

Mark Scheig | October 6, 2017

Any player that makes the leap from juniors to the pros knows how difficult a task that is. For Islanders’ forward Mathew Barzal, he’s ready to prove he belongs not…

Islanders Not Scared of Expansion Draft

Patrick Hickey Jr. | June 17, 2017

Even if the New York Islanders make a trade before this year’s expansion draft, they will lose a quality player. There’s no way to deny it. However, with depth in…

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