As the league enters its Christmas break, giving all teams three days off for Christmas, New York Islanders fans have a lot to look back on. As of today (Dec. 20), the team sits third in the Metropolitan Divison, one point back of the Philadelphia Flyers and seven points back of the New York Rangers.
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The New York Islanders were eager to bounce back after a rough loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 30 where they blew a 2-0 lead and lost 4-3 in overtime. Against the Washington Capitals, they played a yawner of a game, particularly with a third period that had no goals and little action,
Last season, the Vegas Golden Knights cruised through the Stanley Cup Playoffs, going 16-4 and taking the Final in only five games. Two of their best skaters, Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault, led the way by combining for 19 goals and 32 assists while a great defensive unit stifled opposing forwards. What makes the Golden
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at prospect Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s (SDA) signing with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL and his uncertain future in the NHL. Second, I’ll share how excited Mitch Marner is about playing with Max Domi again. They have a history as former teammates in junior
The Pittsburgh Penguins named Kyle Dubas president of hockey operations on June 1. He has no doubt been busy getting familiar with the organization and even hiring Jason Spezza as assistant general manager. However, he has yet to make any big roster moves. The Penguins have several players who will hit the market as unrestricted
The New York Islanders have a few options for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Ideally, they target forwards with their second- and fourth-round selections to add a spark to the offense. If a great defense prospect falls to them, they can target defensemen with the hopes of adding a youthful presence to their unit. Related:
The Ottawa Senators are in the market for a goaltender. Whether they acquire one through a trade or through free agency, everyone knows an upgrade is in order. This roster is about to enter their playoff contention window. After narrowly missing the postseason this season, general manager Pierre Dorion will want to make sure that
The New York Islanders had a bittersweet start to their five-game road trip. They lost 4-3 to the Boston Bruins, the best team in the Eastern Conference, but managed to earn a point by forcing the game into overtime and ultimately losing in the shootout. The Islanders were looking to win the first game of
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports Jim Matheson: Would have to assume that the Vegas Golden Knights have called the San Jose Sharks about goaltender James Reimer. James Nichols: The Golden Knights were interested in New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov back at the trade deadline. Vegas doesn’t appear
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by Betway Sports The Edmonton Oilers will need to move out somebody Jim Matheson: After the Kailer Yamamoto signing, the Edmonton Oilers will have to make a trade to become cap compliant. Ryan McLeod will likely re-sign somewhere between $1 and $1.5 million. Forward Warren Foegele
The Kraken tried to trade for Kevin Fiala TSN: Chris Johnston said that the Seattle Kraken were also trying to acquire Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild and were in until the end. The Kraken have some cap space and are looking to make some moves. “It’s not a problem for them and I think
It doesn’t look like Lamoriello wants to trade Varlamov but… Stefen Rosner of NYI Hockey Now: After they sign pending RFAs Noah Dobson and Kieffer Bellows, they’ll likely have around $7 million projected salary cap space. That won’t be enough for a big acquisition without moving some salary. Trading goaltender Semyon Varlamov would clear $5
Andrew Brunette still waiting Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette was a Jack Adams Finalist and was loved by his players according to Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. Yet, Brunette still hasn’t received an endorsement from GM Bill Zito and his future is still in limbo. Is Zito looking at some of
The Sabres may need to add a stop-gap goalie this offseason Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News: Looking ahead, goaltending is a little bit of an uncertainty for the Buffalo Sabres after this season. They have four pending UFA goalies in Craig Anderson, Dustin Tokarski, Aaron Dell and Malcolm Subban. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is in the
Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has one of the best save percentages in the NHL so far this season. He’s their No. 1 now and it could lead to some decisions to make with Semyon Varlamov this offseason. Indications are that they may want to keep him next season
Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic: (mailbag part 1) At this point, can’t see the Washington Capitals entering next season with the tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Vitek Vanecek. They need to decide which one to keep, then look to add a goalie who is in his 30’s and could be a No. 1 option as
The New York Islanders didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline. Despite possessing multiple players on the roster that could have brought back a strong return and having a disappointing season, Lou Lamoriello and the front office have made it clear that they are confident in the current roster. Related: Islanders Quiet Deadline Signals
Joseph would have become a UFA despite being a current pending RFA Erik Erlandsson: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said that they likely wouldn’t have qualified Mathieu Joseph this offseason. He would have been arbitration eligible. Brisebois didn’t say that Nick Paul would be a straight rental and that they would revisit his pending