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…
Islanders Cap Crunch Causing Issues for Lamoriello Nick Rizzo | July 1, 2023 One common narrative amongst NHL teams this offseason is a major cap crunch. Many teams are up against the salary cap and it is becoming harder to move players. June…
Lamoriello Emphasizes Scoring with 2023 Draft Class Mike Fink | June 30, 2023 The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. Connor Bedard went number one overall to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks made a surprising selection with Leo Carlsson, and…
Islanders & Flames Can Be Ideal Trade Partners Mike Fink | June 27, 2023 The New York Islanders enter this offseason with the hopes of adding one or two pieces to a contending roster to put them over the top next year. They made…
Islanders Lamoriello Could Be Signaling a Busy Summer Mike Fink | June 22, 2023 Last offseason, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello made two big moves early. He fired head coach Barry Trotz and replaced him with Lane Lambert while he made…
Islanders 12 Steps to a Perfect Offseason Mike Fink | June 20, 2023 With the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup last week, the 2023 offseason is in full swing. All 32 NHL teams are preparing for the Entry Draft in Nashville…
Islanders’ Pros & Cons of Taking a Goalie in 2023 NHL Draft Mike Fink | June 16, 2023 The New York Islanders have a few options for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Ideally, they target forwards with their second- and fourth-round selections to add a spark to the…
Islanders Must Change Despite Lamoriello’s Reluctance Mike Fink | June 8, 2023 After months of silence, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally spoke to the public on Tuesday, June 7. In his press conference, he spoke about how he…
Islanders Offseason Could Determine Lamoriello’s Expiration Date Sara Sturek | May 12, 2023 It’s been two weeks since the final buzzer at UBS Arena sounded, ending the New York Islanders’ 2022-23 season with a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. In the last…
Realistic Replacements for Islanders’ General Manager Blain Potvin | May 7, 2023 The New York Islanders enter the summer of 2023 after a disappointing loss in the first round of the 2023 Playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes. On top of that, they…
