Islanders’ 4 Worst Months Under Lamoriello Mike Fink | December 1, 2023 The New York Islanders had a November to forget. They went 5-5-4 and looked like one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference while doing so. The Islanders had…
Islanders vs Sabres: 2 Very Different Roster-Building Strategies Mike Fink | October 13, 2023 The New York Islanders will open their season on Saturday, Oct. 14 against the Buffalo Sabres. It’s a late start, but they already have an exciting matchup against a team…
Devils’ Next Ring of Honor Inductee Should Be Lou Lamoriello Josh Reinitz | September 22, 2023 Earlier this week, the New Jersey Devils announced their theme and promotional nights for the upcoming season. Hidden in the middle was a notation that on Jan. 20, the team…
Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? The Old Prof | September 5, 2023 *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…
Islanders Remain Stagnant While Metro Rivals Improve Justin Caron | September 5, 2023 With the 2023-24 NHL season fast approaching, the New York Islanders are in the midst of another uneventful offseason. General manager Lou Lamoriello doubled down in his belief that his…
Islanders’ Lamoriello & Yankees’ Cashman: Happy with Status Quo Mike Fink | August 11, 2023 The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came and went as July turned to August. The New York Yankees, who entered the deadline with a 55-51 record and were on…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul The Old Prof | August 7, 2023 From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday is coming up…
Grading Lou Lamoriello’s Trades as New York Islanders GM Mike Fink | August 2, 2023 Lou Lamoriello has established himself as a quiet general manager (GM). He rarely speaks, doesn’t trade much, and seldom makes a splash in free agency. When he does make a…
Today in Hockey History: July 23 Matthew Zator | July 23, 2023 A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…
Islanders’ Wahlstrom Bets on Self by Accepting Qualifying Offer Mike Fink | July 18, 2023 The New York Islanders signed Oliver Wahlstrom, who was a restricted free agent (RFA), to a qualifying offer. The deal is a one-year, $874,125 contract that keeps the 23-year-old on…
Islanders Must Focus On Nylander After Missing Out on DeBrincat Mike Fink | July 13, 2023 The big news in the offseason recently was the Alex DeBrincat trade. He was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Detroit Red Wings — his hometown team — for…
Islanders Lamoriello is Betting On Current Roster: Now What? Mike Fink | July 2, 2023 New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello typically waits the entire offseason until he makes his signings. This year, he wasted no time. On the first day of free…
