Posts About "Ilya Sorokin"
Islanders Loss Can't Be Pinned on Sorokin Entirely
January 17th, 2021 On Saturday, Jan. 16, Ilya Sorokin made his debut for the New York Islanders, and it was one to forget. He allowed five goals on 32 shots and had 20 blocked shots from the defense to help. Additionally, he took a few poor angles on the New York Rangers' goals, and that can't continue at the NHL level. The 5-0 defeat might have anyone...
Islanders Weekly: 2020-21 Roster Takes Shape
January 14th, 2021 Islanders Weekly is my series that looks at the performance and outlook of the New York Islanders. Every Thursday, Islanders Weekly will take a look at the week that was for the Islanders, highlighting key players and trends while looking at the road ahead. The Islanders are back and determined to prove that last season's run to the...
New York Islanders 2020-21 Roster and Taxi Squad
January 13th, 2021 After Mathew Barzal was locked up for the next three seasons last Saturday, New York Islanders fans breathed a sigh of relief. Instead, their anxiety, though considerably lower, turned towards the remaining roster spots and taxi squad. The Islanders moved players on Monday and Tuesday, placing a few on waivers, which gives us a better...
Breaking Down NHL's Top 25 Fantasy Goaltenders for the 2020-21 Season
January 12th, 2021 Only about 24 hours from the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, the NHL finally released their annual fantasy rankings. Perhaps the most controversial of these would be their "Fantasy hockey top 25 goalie rankings." https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1348073342671196161 This list has raised a few eyebrows on Twitter already. The...
3 Takeaways From Islanders First Day of Training Camp
January 5th, 2021 Head coach Barry Trotz and Co. opened up training camp on Monday morning with two groups of skaters taking the ice. Of those skaters, we all know New York Islanders' star center Mat Barzal was not on the ice as he and general manager Lou Lamoriello continue to hammer out a contract. As for the rest of the roster, it remains mostly...
Who is the NHL's Top Goaltending Prospect?
December 30th, 2020 If NHL teams collect and possess assets, then elite goalie prospects are like Vincent van Gogh paintings: They’re either extremely rare or—in most cases—a knock off. Top-notch goalie prospects are valuable because netminders develop somewhat unpredictably. As you’ll see in the list below, draft slot does not always equal...
5 Bold Predictions for the Islanders in 2020-21
December 27th, 2020 The New York Islanders are coming off their best season since 1993 after advancing to the Eastern Conference Final in 2020. They return a very similar squad for the 2020-21 season and have one goal: win a Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at five bold predictions this season for New York to win a fifth championship. Barzal...
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Ilya Sorokin Accolades
December 15th, 2020 The "12 Days of Christmas" is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey content or history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. Ilya...
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2020-21 Santa Wish List
December 13th, 2020 The "12 Days of Christmas" is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey content or history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The...
New York Islanders' Goaltending Depth Chart for 2020-21
December 3rd, 2020 The New York Islanders look primed to compete in the Metropolitan Division yet again due in large part to solid goaltending. Despite losing longtime netminder Thomas Greiss in free agency, the Islanders are hoping their goaltender of the future has arrived. It remains to be seen how the workload will be split next season, and much...
Islanders' 3 Best Contracts for 2021
November 9th, 2020 The most consistently successful teams in hockey find a way to get value out of all of their players. But what truly sets these teams apart from the rest is getting some of their top players on very team-friendly contracts. The New York Islanders had success last season, but if they want to be among the league's best consistently, they...
Islanders With Most to Prove in 2020-21 Season
October 25th, 2020 Without a significant acquisition through the first few weeks of the free agency period, the New York Islanders will be searching internally for production next season. There are some significant holes to fill, with several free agents not yet brought back and the recent trade of Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche. Related:...
Islanders Sign and Extend KHL Star Ilya Sorokin
July 14th, 2020 It's finally happened. The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, entry-level contract and a one-year contract extension with goaltender Ilya Sorokin. After selecting him in the third round of the 2014 NHL Draft, the "White Whale" is finally headed to Long Island after years of questioning whether he would cross the...
