The New York Islanders’ game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 21 displayed two teams that looked far from playoff-worthy. There’s a common philosophical question about what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. Well in the third period, the Islanders’ hapless offense (a stoppable force) was trying to mount a comeback
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The trades are coming in hot as many of the notable players have already been moved ahead of the Friday afternoon deadline. Noah Hanifin moved from the Calgary Flames to the Vegas Golden Knights, Adam Henrique was traded from the Anaheim Ducks to the Edmonton Oilers, and Jake Guentzel was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins
Jarmo Kekalainen’s decade-plus-long tenure as the Columbus Blue Jackets general manager came to an end when the team parted ways with him last week. This comes in the middle of a season to forget for a Blue Jackets team that has a 16-26-10 record and is in last place in the Metropolitan Division. But, more
The 2023-24 seasons for the Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders are somehow eerily similar and different. For starters, both teams sit in a tight wild card race in their respective conferences, both have made major moves for a top center in the trade market in recent seasons, and both fired their head coaches
This season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions for the New York Islanders. From firing Head Coach Lane Lambert; to losing Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, and others to the Long Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) at times; to the league-leading 12 overtime/shootout losses — the team has not made it easy on the
The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came and went as July turned to August. The New York Yankees, who entered the deadline with a 55-51 record and were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, did nothing. Their general manager (GM) Brian Cashman refused to make a push with a few big
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 New York Islanders enter the summer of 2023 after a disappointing loss in the first round of the 2023 Playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes. On top of that, they do not hold a first-round pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Even though that 2023 first-round pick was traded to acquire an established two-way scoring
The 2023 Trade Deadline is in the rearview mirror and it was one of the busiest in recent seasons, especially for the contending teams in the Eastern Conference. The New York Rangers acquired Patrick Kane, the New Jersey Devils added Timo Meier, the Boston Bruins acquired Tyler Bertuzzi, and the Toronto Maple Leafs were arguably
One of the strengths of this New York Islanders team over the past four seasons has been their strong goaltending and steady defensive play. Since the firing of former head coach Barry Trotz, this hasn’t been the case. Thursday night’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks was a prime example of the defensive struggles they have
*Originally published after the 2019-20 season With the Toronto Maple Leafs now removed from postseason play – yet again – it’s the work of analysts to review the season with and for fans. One way to address fans’ concerns is by inviting them to respond – or to vent – about the events of the
Once again, the New York Islanders wake up the day after the beginning of free agency with no dance partner. Left at the altar – you get the point. There was unrest on Long Island minutes after Johnny Gaudreau decided to take his skills to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that has confounded
With all of the problems the New York Islanders had on defense the past season, it was the offense that drew the most ire from fans and criticism from the media (stop me if you’ve heard this before). General manager Lou Lamoriello made it clear on a number of occasions that he didn’t simply want
The Senators have their first-round pick in play? Shawn Simpson: Have been hearing that the Ottawa Senators’ first-round pick, seventh overall, is already in play. The Senators like the idea of who they could draft at No. 7 and know they could get a good player, but they also want to improve now. Did Trotz
Early yesterday, the New York Islanders announced a slate of long-awaiting signings, officially solidifying their offense, an upgrade in the eyes of some. These deals were all but assured during this unusually short offseason, but the numbers were of some concern as the Islanders still need to fill the hole left by defenseman Nick Leddy
Despite the New York Islanders’ recent success, it’s a difficult time for the team. Franchises like the Isles, on the cusp of being a perennial contender, saw this offseason as a chance to improve via free agency. Their hopes were quickly dashed as the trade market to unload burdensome contracts appears to have come to
After Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams Trophy for the 2018-19 season, Lou Lamoriello was rightfully rewarded with the Jim Gregory Award as the NHL’s top general manager in 2019-20. Lamoriello is finishing his second season as the New York Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager. [embedded content] Within his first two years,
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll focus on current and past general managers by sharing the news that Lou Lamoriello has been voted the NHL’s General Manager of the Year. I’ll share some rumors about Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas’ growing reputation as a trader who asks a