Islanders Gamble Varlamov Can Replace Lehner John Said | August 10, 2019 Can anyone blame New York Islanders fans for being upset with the departure of goaltender Robin Lehner as a free agent on July 1? After all, Lehner departed the team…
Blackhawks’ Roundtable: Kirby Dach, Goalie Implications & More Gail Kauchak | August 10, 2019 We’re just a few short months away from the 2019-20 season for the Chicago Blackhawks. General manager Stan Bowman has done his best to make the team better this summer.…
5 Reasons the Blackhawks Will Rebound Gail Kauchak | July 31, 2019 At the recent 12th annual Chicago Blackhawks’ Convention, captain Jonathan Toews posed a question to the fans. “What do you say we make the playoffs next season and see what…
How Long Interview Period Changed NHL Free Agency The Canadian Press | July 12, 2019 Artemi Panarin did not have to imagine what he might look like in a New York Rangers uniform. His likeness in Rangers blue adorned the giant video screens at Madison Square Garden with the message “Welcome Artemi” a full four days before he signed with…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks, Flames, More Jim Parsons | July 8, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates out of St. Louis where Patrick Maroon is finding he may not get what he wants, the Chicago Blackhawks feel they are…
Blackhawks Roundtable: Shaw, Jokiharju, Lehner & More Gail Kauchak | July 3, 2019 With recent trades and free agent signings, the Chicago Blackhawks have certainly been quite active so far this offseason. Considering last summer the big acquisitions were Cam Ward, Chris Kunitz,…
Islanders Could Afford to Lose Lehner Ryan Szporer | July 1, 2019 It isn’t often a Vezina Trophy finalist like Robin Lehner becomes available, either via trade or free agency. As the latter looms in the early hours of July 1, the…
Islanders Enter Free Agency in Familiar Territory Jon Zella | June 30, 2019 For New York Islander fans, this year’s free agent frenzy, which opens up on July 1, may seem a little too familiar. Another Islanders captain, this time Anders Lee, is…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Bruins, Red Wings, More Jim Parsons | June 28, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of New York where the Islanders may need to close the gap with goaltender Robin Lehner, the Columbus Blue Jackets are…
Islanders: Questions Remain as Draft, Free Agency Near Jon Zella | June 21, 2019 The New York Islanders offseason started with question marks surrounding some of their key players, including Brock Nelson, Jordan Eberle, Anders Lee, and Robin Lehner. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello…
Islanders Feel Good About Where They Are Despite Playoff Exit The Canadian Press | May 6, 2019 Despite getting swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the New York Islanders know they made big strides in their turnaround first season under president and general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz. Predicted by many experts to miss t…
Islanders in a Big Hole in Series Filled With Close Games The Canadian Press | May 2, 2019 RALEIGH, N.C. — Robin Lehner sat in the locker room, surrounded by reporters and taking the blame for the New York Islanders’ latest playoff loss. His lament: a turnover behind the net that led to the go-ahead goal for the Carolina Hurricanes. “I own t…