Posts About "Mathew Barzal"
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Devils, Islanders, Flames, More
January 9th, 2021 In today's NHL rumors, it looks like the New Jersey Devils are going to be scrambling now that Corey Crawford has announced his retirement. The New York Islanders have signed Mathew Barzal, but what took so long to get the deal done? Could the Calgary Flames be in on Pierre-Luc Dubois and could the Chicago Blackhawks be a team that...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Islanders, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, More
January 4th, 2021 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Mathew Barzal is listed at the New York Islanders training camp but was not on the ice. What's the latest on his status? In Toronto, Joe Thornton got some big news and not every fan in Leafs Nation is completely on board with the head coach's decision. The Edmonton Oilers are back on the ice, but there are...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 29
December 29th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. One of the most successful sets of brothers both had big games. There was plenty going on between the pipes and behind the bench. Heck, even the officials made history on this date. It is time to start your day with our look back at today in hockey...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Lightning, Islanders, Senators, Oilers, More
December 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Monday is full of chatter about the Montreal Canadiens and their addition of NHL veteran Corey Perry. Meanwhile, there is buzz the Tampa Bay Lightning might head back to free agency after making a trade with Ottawa. Are the Edmonton Oilers close on a deal with Ethan Bear? Finally, where are things at...
5 Bold Predictions for the Islanders in 2020-21
December 27th, 2020 The New York Islanders are coming off their best season since 1993 after advancing to the Eastern Conference Final in 2020. They return a very similar squad for the 2020-21 season and have one goal: win a Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at five bold predictions this season for New York to win a fifth championship. Barzal...
Red Wings Have $9.5 Million in Cap Space...5 Fun Ways to Spend It
December 24th, 2020 With the NHL announcing their plans for how the 2020-21 season would commence, I thought I'd look at nine fun ways for the Red Wings to spend their $9.5 million cap space to reach the upper limit of $81.5 million. This is meant to be a fun and satirical piece as I'm not looking to speculate on rumours or potential mock trades, nor am I...
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Top 9 Mathew Barzal Plays
December 16th, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season....
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins, More
November 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois still thinks he'll get Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak under contract. Why is he so confident considering the Lightning's cap situation? In Edmonton, one scribe looks at how good Connor McDavid is going to be and what that means for a second big contract in Edmonton....
Islanders Should Be Thankful for These Recent Draft Picks
November 24th, 2020 Although NHL scouts work extensively year-round to find the top talent in each draft, there is no guarantee that any player will be successful. Every year, there are lottery picks that don't quite live up to the hype, as well as some late-round steals that put their team ahead of the pack. The New York Islanders have had plenty of...
Islanders' Center Depth is a Strength for 2020-21 Season
November 19th, 2020 The New York Islanders are about as complete down the middle as any team in the NHL. Center depth is extremely important in the game today, and the Islanders have a clear advantage over many teams in this regard, even if there are holes elsewhere in the lineup. Now entering the third year under Barry Trotz, the team understands the...
Anze Kopitar’s Ranking on the Top 20 Centers (Part 2)
November 17th, 2020 In my previous article, I reviewed Anze Kopitar’s ranking on the NHL Network's Top-20 Centers fan list. In that article, I concluded that his overall ranking should’ve been 15th out of the 20 players on the list (a plus-three increase). https://twitter.com/NHLNetwork/status/1328125630953648128?s=20 This article will explore...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5
November 5th, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in short order, memorable moments in Detroit, Vancouver and Los Angeles, a big three-team trade and a very special hat trick. Scoring Early and Often Jean Beliveau scored all four goals for the Montreal Canadiens, on...
Islanders Have More to Do After Signing Pulock
November 4th, 2020 The New York Islanders re-signed one of their top remaining restricted free agents on Wednesday after defenseman Ryan Pulock agreed to a two-year deal. He will earn $5 million annually on his new deal, a raise from the $2 million per season he was making before. The two sides were set to head to an arbitration hearing on Friday after...
