Islanders 2022 NHL Draft Haul Saved Lamoriello’s Job Mike Fink | November 11, 2024 For all the criticism that general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has received for how he’s run the New York Islanders, he’s also drafted well in recent years. Sure, the 2019,…
Lou Lamoriello Build the Islanders to Score, but Will it Work? Mike Fink | October 15, 2024 If there’s anything Lou Lamoriello loves, it’s adding scoring to the New York Islanders. Every time the general manager (GM) makes a big move, it’s to add a scorer to…
12 Keys to the New York Islanders Winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Mike Fink | September 30, 2024 It’s unlikely that the New York Islanders will win the Stanley Cup this season. They are a middling team, and their odds reflect that – at +4000 or +5000, according…
Bye Lou… Islanders Are Patrick Roy’s Team Now Mike Fink | September 23, 2024 It wasn’t big news at the time, but something significant happened while the New York Islanders were preparing for training camp. Head coach Patrick Roy spilled the beans on Ilya…
Islanders’ Romanov Talks Lamoriello, Roy, Montreal in Russian Interview Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 15, 2024 In this translated talk, the New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov talked about working with a video coach, his ties with general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello, his move from Montreal to…
Islanders’ Offseason Moves: Lamoriello Pivoted But Didn’t Change Mike Fink | September 9, 2024 With training camp around the corner, it’s easy to look back at the offseason and say the New York Islanders had an uneventful, good, even typical one, but not a…
Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? The Old Prof | September 5, 2024 *Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with…
Cultural Issues Bigger than Islanders & Duclair’s Agreement The Old Prof | August 24, 2024 The debate over Anthony Duclair‘s decision to cut his dreadlocks and shave his beard after signing with the New York Islanders highlights the complexity of team grooming policies, especially in…
Islanders Don’t Compete with NHL’s Elite Teams Thanks to Lou Lamoriello’s Contract Philosophy Michael Ostrower | August 21, 2024 The notorious Lou Lamoriello has been at the helm as New York Islanders general manager (GM) for the past six seasons. During his time, the Islanders have gone on two…
Canadiens & Islanders GMs Have Similar Roster Philosophies But Different Results Michael Ostrower | August 19, 2024 As the NHL offseason continues, each team’s direction, plans, and goals for the coming season have become clear. For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2024-25 season will take the next step…
Islanders Must Make 5 Changes to Become an Elite Team Mike Fink | August 14, 2024 Based on every preseason conversation, prediction, and projection, the New York Islanders enter 2024-25 as a borderline playoff team. This means that if everything goes well, they will sneak into…
Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Is Not That Bad Michael Ostrower | August 10, 2024 A recent report by The Athletic listed New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello as the least-trusted executive in the NHL (from ‘NHL front-office confidence rankings, 2024: How fans…