The New York Islanders are an interesting team. It was the general consensus that they were Stanley Cup contenders this season, but a long stretch of road games derailed their season early. Now that they are back into a normal schedule finally, they are starting to make games back up in the toughest division in
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Pittsburgh Penguins getting closer to a point where they need to move Bryan Rust? If so, who would be interested? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are doing some roster shuffling with the return of Jake Muzzin. Is Connor McDavid dealing with some kind of issue that would keep
Earlier this week, the New York Islanders ended the fourth-longest winless streak in franchise history at 11 games. The narrative quickly turned positive following their win against the Ottawa Senators as the Islanders will seek a path towards a fourth consecutive playoff berth. Riding a four-game point streak (1-0-3) into tonight’s matchup with the Nashville
The New York Islanders finally snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. After a tough start to the season, the victory not only got them off the ground but provided a blueprint for a successful campaign moving forward. The Islanders now have a four-game point streak
It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that is, unless you ask Islanders fans. This 2021-22 season has been a slow and painful descent since the calendar flipped over to November. After two wins to start the month, they’ve been
The New York Islanders departed Tampa Bay last June exhausted and a step closer to the Stanley Cup Final than the prior season. The off-season provided uncertainty and question marks. The squad was close in the room and just as close to returning to the Final since 1984. Lou Lamoriello was determined to keep this
Withing another week of gameplay in the books for the NHL’s 2021-22 season, the collection of goaltending storylines continues to grow. Some showcase positive streaks of success, while others exacerbate struggles that a tandem just can’t seem to shake. THW Goalie Report (The Hockey Writers) As the league prepares for another busy weekend, sure to
In this latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner, we take a look at what nobody on the Edmonton Oilers or in the league has been able to do in a long time. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens clashed in a historic game, while the New York Islanders’ defencemen continue to be workhorses. A
The New York Islanders lost 4-0 to the rival New Jersey Devils and now only have five wins in their first 11 games of the 2021-22 season. The loss was one of the worst of the season and certainly raises some concern for a team hoping to compete for the Stanley Cup this season after
This edition of the Stat Corner covers Wednesday Night Rivalry and a big Thursday schedule. All but seven teams took the ice over the past two days, so I will get you caught up with all the stats and milestones that you may have missed. A couple of teams matched their franchise-best starts, while other
The New York Islanders have one of their deepest offensive lineups in years, even after losing Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. Anders Lee’s return from injury, Zach Parise bolstering the third line, Kyle Palmieri’s long-term commitment, and Brock Nelson’s quiet and consistent play have the Islanders pointing in the right
The New York Islanders enter the 2021-22 NHL season with high expectations and the hope of winning the Stanley Cup for the first time since the 1982-83 season. The team is talented across the roster and there are plenty of players that can have breakout seasons or greatly exceed expectations to help out the team.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Matthew Tkachuk is not delivering good news when it comes to the status of negotiations between his brother Brady and the Ottawa Senators. Meanwhile, there are reports that Zdeno Chara is close to signing with the New York Islanders. Marc-Andre Fleury is hinting at retiring after this season ends and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, now that Kailer Yamamoto has signed, there’s already talk about whether or not the Edmonton Oilers can fit both him and Jesse Puljujarvi into their long-term plans. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders have potentially too many contracts and may need to move a prospect. What’s the latest on the status
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports have surfaced that Ilya Mikheyev had requested a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs, one the team isn’t willing to accommodate. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are hiring Mikko Koivu in an executive role. Zach Parise is officially a member of the New York Islanders and there are updates on
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Luke Fox of Sportsnet took a look at some of the more interesting names still available on the free agent market. He offers updates on a handful of players and provides the latest information he has about their respective statuses. Meanwhile, there is some news regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one of the names left off the New York Islanders list of recently signed players should be added in the next little bit. Meanwhile, one reporter believes Jesperi Kotkaniemi was looking for a way out of Montreal and his main motivation in signing the offer sheet might have been to