Islanders Can Learn From The Avalanche & Lightning Mike Fink | June 16, 2022 One year ago, the New York Islanders were going toe to toe with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Semifinal. They lost the series in seven games to…
Islanders’ Options to Upgrade Offense Jon Zella | June 10, 2022 With all of the problems the New York Islanders had on defense the past season, it was the offense that drew the most ire from fans and criticism from the…
Islanders & Bruins Show How Teams Change So Much in a Year Mike Fink | June 10, 2022 Last year, the New York Islanders faced the Boston Bruins in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In a back-and-forth series, both teams displayed talent in all three zones…
Maple Leafs’ Fans Must Stop Blaming Dubas for the Team’s Problems The Old Prof | June 8, 2022 In so many ways, NHL hockey mirrors our real-life experiences. Let me offer an example from my own life. When I was young and just starting my career, I didn’t…
Islanders’ Options to Upgrade Defense Jon Zella | June 6, 2022 Barring any moves, the New York Islanders will start the offseason with a shade over $12 million in cap space, enough to make something happen, but general manager Lou Lamoriello…
Islanders’ Lamoriello on the Hot Seat as Post-Trotz Era Begins Jon Zella | May 13, 2022 The New York Islanders dropped some difficult news on the hockey world on Monday, announcing head coach Barry Trotz had been relieved of his duties after four seasons. Signed to…
Lamoriello Betting on His Past Success For Islanders Future Mike Fink | May 12, 2022 Lou Lamoriello started the offseason for the New York Islanders with arguably the most surprising move of the offseason thus far. The established executive fired head coach Barry Trotz after…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Makes Confusing Decision to Fire Barry Trotz Mike Fink | May 10, 2022 The New York Islanders fired head coach Barry Trotz after his fourth season with the team, sending shockwaves throughout the NHL. The Islanders were one of the more successful teams…
Islanders’ Offseason Priority Must Be Acquiring a Goalscorer Mike Fink | May 5, 2022 After a disappointing 2021-22 season, Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders front office are under a significant amount of pressure to acquire star-caliber players in the offseason. The Islanders…
Islanders Falling Apart to Close Out 2021-22 Season Mike Fink | April 25, 2022 The New York Islanders lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 in the second game of a back-to-back. With the recent loss, the Islanders fall to 35-34-10 on the season and…
Islanders’ Mismanagement of Contracts the Downfall of the Team Rob Couch | April 21, 2022 The New York Islanders had a rough season and will miss the playoffs after reaching the Conference Finals two seasons in a row; they had also qualified for the postseason…
With Islanders Eliminated, Team Must Look to an Offseason of Change Jon Zella | April 18, 2022 The New York Islanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking an unfortunate end to a season with…