Islanders Need Contributions From the Blue Line Jon Zella | April 3, 2021 After the New York Islanders were unable to take down the Washington Capitals in any of this season’s first three meetings, they finally avenged themselves with a barn-burning 8-4 victory…
New York Islanders Team Report Card – February 2021 Mike Fink | March 4, 2021 The New York Islanders had a good February, to say the least. After an underwhelming first month of the season, and a week of action missed as part of the…
Islanders Weekly: Strong Start to Long Homestand Jonathan Amatulli | February 25, 2021 Islanders Weekly is my series that looks at the performance and outlook of the New York Islanders. Every Thursday, we will take a look at the week that was for the…
Islanders Can Benefit From Postponed Games After Slow Start Matt Rothman | February 6, 2021 It has been a rough start to the season for the New York Islanders. They got off to a 3-1-0 start after receiving phenomenal goaltending from Semyon Varlamov, but have…
Islanders Weekly: Shutouts, Injury Scares & Scoring Concerns Jonathan Amatulli | January 20, 2021 Islanders Weekly is my series that looks at the performance and outlook of the New York Islanders. Every Thursday, Islanders Weekly will take a look at the week that was…
Islanders’ Pulock a Potential Dark Horse for Norris Trophy Matt Rothman | January 11, 2021 It has been a long time since a New York Islander defenseman has won a Norris Trophy. Denis Potvin was the lone player to do it, as he won the…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Top 5 Ryan Pulock Goals Jon Zella | December 20, 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…
Islanders Lack Defensive Depth After Boychuk Loss Jonathan Amatulli | November 27, 2020 After already trading away one of their key defenders this offseason, the New York Islanders have lost another regular to a career-ending injury. The team announced that veteran Johnny Boychuk’s…
Islanders Have More to Do After Signing Pulock Jonathan Amatulli | November 4, 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…
Devils News & Rumors: Offer Sheets, Mercer, & More Alex Chauvancy | November 1, 2020 It was perhaps the quietest week the New Jersey Devils have had since the draft on Oct. 6 and free agency on Oct. 9. There were no trades, no free-agent…
Islanders’ Pelech & Pulock Emerging As Top Defensive Pair in NHL Matt Rothman | October 21, 2020 It may be an announcer’s nightmare when Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock are on the ice together, but they are also becoming a nightmare for opponents. These two players, who…
Islanders Game 6 Notes: Eberle, Goalies and Top Defense are Key Matt Rothman | September 2, 2020 The New York Islanders continue to remain in a great spot as they sit one win away from the Eastern Conference Final. They had a chance to clinch in Game…