Islanders & Flames Show Value of Goaltending Stability Mike Fink | November 20, 2024 The New York Islanders faced the Calgary Flames on Nov. 19 in a game that ended 2-1 for the Flames in a shootout. The only big takeaway is that both…
Top 10 NHL Backup Goaltenders Stephen Ground | November 1, 2024 *Article was updated in Oct. 2024 Backup goalies in the NHL are tragically underappreciated. It’s hard enough for a team to find a starting goaltender that they can rely on…
Blue Jackets Defeat Islanders Behind Elvis Merzlikins’ Shutout Mark Scheig | October 30, 2024 Damon Severson scored in the third period. Elvis Merzlikins made it stand up stopping all 26 shots he faced Wednesday night helping the Blue Jackets to a 2-0 win over…
Islanders Take Down Canadiens in 9 Round Shootout Thriller Michael Ostrower | October 19, 2024 The New York Islanders defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Saturday night in a nine-round shootout thriller. It was a back-and-forth battle that could have gone either way, but the Islanders…
Varlamov Is Islanders’ Short-Term Fix, Not Long-Term Solution in Net Mike Fink | October 13, 2024 The question surrounding Ilya Sorokin’s status heading into the season was an unknown. He had offseason surgery but at first, it appeared he’d enter the season ready to go. Then…
Islanders’ 3 Keys for a Successful October Mike Fink | October 6, 2024 It’s October and the 2024-25 NHL season is around the corner. The New York Islanders head into the first month eager to make a strong first impression and kick off…
Semyon Varlamov Has Become the Islanders’ 2nd-Best Goaltender of All-Time Michael Ostrower | September 8, 2024 The New York Islanders have been one of the more successful NHL teams since the Expansion Era, tallying four Stanley Cups in their 52 seasons. The franchise’s Stanley Cups can…
5 Best NHL Backup Goaltenders Ryan Szporer | August 11, 2024 *This article was most recently updated in July 2024 Great starters can generally transform into great backups as their careers wind down in the NHL. The reverse isn’t necessarily as…
4 Islanders Who Can’t Regress in 2024-25 Mike Fink | August 3, 2024 The offseason has gone from July to August and it’s officially the quiet part of the summer. With all the moves out of the way and the rosters all but…
What if John Tavares Re-Signed With the Islanders Michael Ostrower | July 10, 2024 It is July 1st, 2018, and you hear the news: John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf. This day is monumental for both Leafs and New York Islanders fans but…
Washington Capitals: Best From 2006 Draft Class Nathan Moser | May 25, 2024 It is hard to believe, but the 2006 NHL Entry Draft is coming up on being 18 years ago. It was a crucial time for the Washington Capitals back then,…
Grading 2023 Islanders’ Contract Extensions 1 Season Later Michael Ostrower | May 14, 2024 The 2023 offseason saw a lot of major contract signings for the New York Islanders. Calder Trophy winner and face of the franchise, Mat Barzal, signed a long-term extension in…