The losses continue to pile up for the New York Islanders as their season is slowly slipping away. After a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 21, they lost to the Maple Leafs by the same score, playing poorly on both ends of the ice. The recent defeat was a tough blow to
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Brock Nelson was recently named an All-Star and will represent the New York Islanders in the 2023 All-Star Game in Florida. Ilya Sorokin could also have been selected as one of the best goaltenders in the league, while Mathew Barzal, who leads the team with 41 points (11 goals and 30 assists), might also have
In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be lethal. According to Hockey-Graphs, the average NHLer stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 201 pounds (as of the 2014-15 season). When compared to the average NHL player