Ladd & Chimera Need to Step Up Gil Martin | November 11, 2016 The New York Islanders added two key free agents this past summer: Andrew Ladd and Jason Chimera. The two veterans were signed, in part, to offset the loss of Kyle…
Ladd, Chimera not Islanders Biggest Issue Patrick Hickey Jr. | November 8, 2016 New York Islanders fans were fed up for weeks as the team’s big offseason signings, Jason Chimera and Andrew Ladd went scoreless through the first 12 games of the season.…
5 Ways to Improve NHL Player Safety Zeke | October 11, 2016 The NHL has a department for player safety and I’m not a fan of how they do their job. The most consequential part of their job relates to head shots, coming from both…
Forecasting Jason Chimera’s Production in 2016-17 Patrick Hickey Jr. | August 24, 2016 If you’ve ever watched a New York Islanders game in the past, Matt Martin’s presence on the team was virtually priceless. Leading the league in hits for the past five…
Forecasting PA Parenteau’s Production in 2016-17 Patrick Hickey Jr. | August 22, 2016 The New York Islanders lost core veterans Kyle Okposo, Matt Martin and Frans Nielsen this offseason and while they didn’t land Steven Stamkos or even Jimmy Vesey to replace the…
Why ’17 Won’t Be a Repeat of ’94 for Islanders Patrick Hickey Jr. | July 11, 2016 The Islanders won a playoff round this past season for the first time since 1993 and long-time fans have the same feeling they did 23 years ago – cautious optimism.…
Parenteau Improves Isles in ‘NHL 16’ Patrick Hickey Jr. | July 3, 2016 Gamers who thought the New York Islanders would become fodder in ‘NHL 16’ following the losses of Matt Martin, Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo have a few surprises in store…
Isles Need More to Replace Okposo, Nielsen and Martin Patrick Hickey Jr. | July 2, 2016 From a sheer numbers point of view, on the first day of free agency, the New York Islanders came up short in their quest to move on from the losses…
Ladd, Chimera and the New-Look Islanders in ‘NHL 16’ Patrick Hickey Jr. | July 2, 2016 With the losses of Kyle Okposo, Frans Nielsen and Matt Martin on Friday, the Islanders went out and got leadership and character, signing forwards Andrew Ladd and Jason Chimera. While…
4 Reasons the Capitals Should Re-Sign Chimera Sammi Silber | June 8, 2016 With another disappointing second-round exit, the Washington Capitals have some needs to fill and questions to answer. They must address whether or not they will promote Jay Beagle or head to…
This Summer’s Top 10 Underrated Free Agent Targets Tony Wolak | June 1, 2016 In case you haven’t heard, Steven Stamkos is set to become a free agent this summer. The same goes for Kyle Okposo, Eric Staal, Keith Yandle, and Milan Lucic. But…
NHL’s Department of Player Safety Setting Dangerous Precedent Matt Brauckmann | April 27, 2016 No matter what sport or league is out there, suspensions are more than likely a part of them. It may have to do with cheating, betting or throwing a dangerous…