Posts About "Mathew Barzal"
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Bruins, Retiring NHL Players, More
March 22nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, comments from Lou Lamoriello reveal his plans for re-signing center Mathew Barzal. Meanwhile, in Boston, Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask talks about his plans after his contract is up. Finally, James Mirtle of The Athletic takes a look at a number of NHL players who might retire as this NHL pause continues...
New York Islanders Will Match Offer Sheet for Mathew Barzal
March 22nd, 2020 In the last couple of offseasons, restricted free agents (RFAs) have gained more power over their second contracts. The Toronto Maple Leafs were at the center of this power struggle when they negotiated with forwards William Nylander and Mitch Marner. Nylander held out until the end of Dec. 2018, missing nearly half the 2018-19 season,...
NHL Rumors: Barzal, UDFA's, Blues, Bruins, More
March 9th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Elliotte Friedman spoke the chances Mathew Barzal might get an offer sheet this summer, there is news out of Boston that the Bruins might have to contend with higher offers for defenseman Torey Krug and there are updates on Alex Pietrangelo and the St. Louis Blues. Offer Sheet to Play Role in Barzal...
Current Islanders' First Career Goals
February 15th, 2020 Scoring that first NHL goal is one of the best moments of any player's career. The puck is given to the player as a souvenir. Sometimes it takes that first goal to relax a player and really show their skills. With so many homegrown players on the team, many New York Islanders scored their first goal wearing the blue and orange. Let's...
Islanders Should Sign Mathew Barzal to a Bridge Deal
January 29th, 2020 The New York Islanders' franchise cornerstone, Mathew Barzal, is a restricted free agent (RFA) after the season. Many have analyzed how much the two-time All-Star will make this offseason, and it comes as no surprise that the Islanders want to lock up Barzal for the future. But what should both sides do? (from 'Mat Barzal’s future a...
Barzal Learning Lessons the Hard Way Under Trotz
January 26th, 2020 The New York Islanders are at the beginning of a much needed, and arguably undeserved, break ahead of All-Star weekend. The only exception is Mathew Barzal, who may need the time away from the game more than anyone on the team. The lone Islanders' representative at the All-Star weekend festivities, Barzal has had a tough start to the...
