The New York Islanders are entering a pivotal offseason when general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello will look to make a splash. After the team missed the playoffs, the top priorities are to acquire speed and pivot to a more offensive-minded game, starting with the promotion of first-year head coach Lane Lambert. Related: Islanders & Bruins
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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
With the offseason barely underway, the New York Islanders didn’t just change, they kicked the door down. General manager Lou Lamoriello fired head coach Barry Trotz in an unexpected move on May 9. A week later, the team announced that long-time Trotz assistant Lane Lambert would be taking over duties behind the bench. The Islanders
The New York Islanders are looking to make a big move this offseason, whether in free agency or with a trade. After missing the playoffs, firing head coach Barry Trotz, and hiring assistant coach Lane Lambert as the new head coach, a lot of pressure is on general manager Lou Lamoriello and the Islanders front
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
Going to be hard for the Penguins to re-sign Rickard Rakell Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Given the Pittsburgh Penguins salary cap issues, it’s not going to be easy for the Penguins to bring back pending UFA winger Rickard Rakell. Rakell recently switched agents to Claude Lemieux and is coming off a $3,789,444 cap
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 New York Islanders enter the offseason with a handful of needs, looking to upgrade the forward and defensive units in particular. One of the biggest issues for the Islanders last season was their offense — scoring only 2.79 goals per game — and a complete goal scorer can transform the unit and allow the
Chiasson not considering Switzerland Rick Dhaliwal: There have been some reports that Vancouver Canucks pending UFA forward Alex Chiasson could sign with HC Lugano in Switzerland. Canucks President Jim Rutherford on Chiasson: “We will not make a decision on him until after free agency.” Rick Dhaliwal: Pat Morris, the agent for Chiasson of the report:
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have a couple of key pieces missing from their morning skate. Will Leon Draisaitl and Brett Kulak be playing tonight in Game 7 versus the Los Angeles Kings? Meanwhile, will the Calgary Flames have to make a go of Game 7 without Nikita Zadorov? The New York
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
The Islanders will be looking to add some offense this offseason Andrew Gross: New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said they will look to improve their blue line offensively. They could look to make a hockey trade with their forwards. David Pagnotta: Would expect the Islanders to be active this offseason. They will be looking
The New York Islanders’ season didn’t go to plan, but it doesn’t mean there weren’t some high points, many of which occurred at their new home – UBS Arena. In a saga that lasted longer than many Islander fans have been alive, the Islanders finally took the ice in their new arena in November 2021
Mathew Barzal didn’t have the star-caliber season for the New York Islanders that many expected he would. While he scored 13 goals and had a team-leading 40 assists, the expectation was for the 24-year-old forward to take a big step and continue to establish himself as one of the best skaters in the game. Related:
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are updates on a few teams when it comes to specific players. There is news on the Nashville Predators and Filip Forsberg, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ilya Mikeyev, the New York Islanders and Semyon Varlomov, and the Calgary Flames and Johnny Gaudreau. Predators and Forsberg Update During the
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Canadiens’ Price Starts First Game Since Game 5 of 2021 Stanley Cup Final Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made his season debut
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
Despite the New York Islanders’ 2021-22 season as a whole, and certainly in lieu of their recent blowout loss to the St. Louis Blues, this team still has a good foundation to move forward with, as incomplete as it may be. Mathew Barzal remains the team’s only true superstar, save for Ilya Sorokin and a
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