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This week of New York Islanders hockey was very tough to watch. The Islanders dropped two out of three games amidst a week long road trip. They picked up three points courtesy of an overtime loss to the Bruins and a win against the Golden Knights. Saturday’s victory keeps the Islanders in the second wild…
Despite some exciting performances, this was another losing week of Islanders hockey. The team went 1-2 in their three games, losing twice at home and getting their only win on the road. They slipped a bit in the standings, but the Islanders still find themselves in a playoff position with their 34 points. In other…
A four game winning streak sent the New York Islanders into this week red hot. Unfortunately, their momentum was killed with a pair of disappointments against the Flyers and Predators. However, they were able to end the week on a high note with a triumphant win against the Blackhawks. Despite the losses, the Islanders remain…
The Islanders ended their previous week of play with a pair of disappointing losses and a tough couple of games awaiting them. Despite the lack of momentum going into this week, the Isles had a highly successful four game set. They went a perfect 4-0, securing eight points and finishing the week as a top…
The four games the New York Islanders played this week is best compared to a rollercoaster ride. In back-to-back contests the Islanders came back from 3-1 down to pick up 4-3 victories against the Flames and Rangers. They then hosted the Coyotes for a bizarre and deflating 2-0 loss. The Isles capped off the week…
The Islanders maintained their hot streak throughout the first two games of a three game road trip this week. A 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks and a 5-2 win against the Blues saw the Islanders extend their win streak to five games. Unfortunately, the streak came to an end in a 3-0 loss to the…
The Islanders are set to begin their 2022-23 regular season campaign this Thursday. This is a special season for the Islanders, as they’ll be celebrating their 50th anniversary in the NHL. There will be plenty of tributes to the great Islanders of the past, especially their 80’s dynasty teams. While celebrating their past, the current…
The last remaining big-name free agent on the market, Nazem Kadri, is rumored to be signing with the New York Islanders within the next few weeks. The 31-year-old center scored 87 points in 71 games last year and 15 points in 16 playoff games on route to his first Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.…
While the possibility still exists for the Islanders to make the playoffs, it’s likely not going to happen this season. There’s a myriad of reasons why they won’t be making the playoffs, but their performance against other playoff teams is a big contributor. It’s not often talked about, but the Islanders record against playoff teams…
Despite getting off to a bit of a tough start, this week of Islanders hockey was one of the best from this mostly miserable season. After another close loss to the Avalanche, they recovered and went on to win the remaining three games throughout the week. The team played some great hockey in these games,…
The Islanders lost 3-2 to the Montréal Canadiens in a shootout Sunday afternoon at UBS Arena. The Islanders fall to a record of 18-20-7 (43 points) while the Canadiens improve to a record of 10-33-7 (27 points). This game marks back-to-back wins for the Canadiens after recently losing 10 straight. The Islanders find themselves in…
Saturday night was a tough night for the Islanders for several reasons. Before their game against the Maple Leafs, news broke that Islanders legend Clarke Gillies had passed away. Gillies was the second captain in team history and a critical part of the dynasty team that won four straight Stanley Cups. Gillies was given a…
Coming off a dominating 2-0 win against the Winnipeg Jets, things seemed to be heading in the right direction for the New York Islanders. It continued to look that way as they took a 2-1 lead into the third period against the Minnesota Wild. However, the team completely unraveled and lost that game at a…
The subpar starts of Zdeno Chara and Andy Greene may have the Islanders seeking an upgrade at the left defense position. With the lack of quality in-house options, the only way the Islanders will get an upgrade is via trade. Although the season is still young, a number of left defensemen are rumored to be…
Analysis of the start of the Islanders 2021-22 season has prompted a lot of overreactions about the team. However, some of these takes on the early season may not actually be full overreactions. Some of these so-called overreactions could possibly have some truth to them. It’s time to begin assessing some of the overreactions to…
The Islanders’ signings from Wednesday helped give a better idea of what the team will look like this season. There are more certainties regarding the roster and the team’s current remaining cap space. Although there is more clarity about the team, there are still a number of questions surrounding the Islanders this offseason. Most of…
With Lou Lamiorello keeping his dealings relatively tight lipped, this offseason has been a bit of a mystery for the Islanders. The only official move that they’ve made is a new eight-year, $5.75 million contract for defenseman Adam Pelech. According to NHL insiders, they also unofficially have deals in place with Kyle Palmieri, Casey Cizikas…
The Islanders lost right winger Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. While clearing his salary was a plus, his work on the first line will be missed. He had good chemistry with Mat Barzal and had greatly improved his defensive play under Barry Trotz. The Islanders have to make sure they…
With the expansion draft now less than a week away, the Bruins off season is getting a little bit more interesting. Over this past week, a lot has happened in the NHL. From extensions to buy outs and signings to retirements, most of the NHL appears to be gearing up for a hectic offseason. The…
One of the first big moves of the offseason occurred when the Minnesota Wild bought out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. The buyouts come as Minnesota tries to clear cap space and protect other players from the expansion draft. With both players being on the free agent market, the Islanders are a team that could…
