Islanders’ Milestones Reached During the 2020-21 Season Matt Rothman | July 1, 2021 Coming into the 2020-21 season, the New York Islanders had big goals of making another run after falling two games short of the Stanley Cup. They brought back nearly the…
Islanders Weekly: Offseason Begins After Game 7 Loss to Lightning Jonathan Amatulli | July 1, 2021 Islanders Weekly is my series that looks at the performance and outlook of the New York Islanders. Every Thursday, we will take a look at the week that was for the…
Islanders Need a Number of Adjustments for Games 3 & 4 Mike Fink | June 17, 2021 The New York Islanders split the first two games of the semifinal on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 Game 1 win followed by a 4-2…
4 Playoff Veterans in Crucial Semifinal Roles Colin Newby | June 12, 2021 The best way to construct an NHL roster that can consistently compete on a yearly basis is through the development of a core of top contributors who can establish an organizational…
Islanders Very Effective at Stifling Bruins Offense Mike Fink | June 7, 2021 The New York Islanders won Game 4 with a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins to even the series at 2-2. Granted, the final two goals were scored on an…
Islanders’ Power Play Has Been a Postseason Strength James Nichols | June 2, 2021 Since before Barry Trotz took over as head coach, the New York Islanders have had a dismal power play. In fact, this season, the team converted on the man advantage…
Islanders Need Pulock, Beauvillier & Pageau to Step up in Round 1 Mike Fink | May 14, 2021 The New York Islanders will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with their first game being May 16th. The Penguins are regarded as…
Islanders’ 3rd Line Their Playoffs X-Factor James Nichols | May 12, 2021 For the longest time, the New York Islanders third line had acted as a revolving door of forwards that never quite stuck. However, since the acquisition of J.G. Pageau at…
Islanders Report Card – March 2021 Mike Fink | April 7, 2021 If there was one instance that could define the month of March for the New York Islanders, it would have to be the moment that Anders Lee went down with…
Islanders Midseason Awards: Barzal & Pageau Lead the Way Mike Fink | March 17, 2021 The New York Islanders have looked like one of the best teams in the East Division and arguably one of the top teams in the NHL, winning 19 of the…
Islanders Need Defense, Focus & Sorokin Against the Devils Mike Fink | March 11, 2021 The New York Islanders are on a six-game winning streak and look like the best team in the MassMutual East Division, with 16 wins in the first 26 games. After…
Islanders’ Scoring Depth Leading to Success James Nichols | March 9, 2021 After a 5-0-0 week against the Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres thrice, the New York Islanders sit atop the MassMutual East Division. After an impressive February where…
