Month: October 2019
Nick Leddy Proving His Worth to Islanders
It started back in 2017-2018 for Nick Leddy. His minus-42 was the worst rating in the NHL. Then last year, he had his second lowest point output since the lockout
Read MoreThomas Greiss-Semyon Varlamov Rotation Working Well for Islanders
It doesn’t get more even than this. Head coach Barry Trotz has used Thomas Greiss and Semyon Varlamov equally, switching off between games as consistent as the sun rises and
Read MoreBrock Nelson and the Islanders Keep Their Winning Streak Alive
Thanks to an unusual schedule, the Islanders have taken many prolonged breaks. That has made a few games this season feel like encores of opening nights, including Thursday’s Brock Nelson-led
Read MoreTwo Under-The-Radar Prospects
The Islanders have various prospects, many of which are ready to make a large impact at the NHL level. Oliver Wahlstrom and Noah Dobson have already been promoted, but there
Read MoreAdam Pelech Poking His Way To Greatness
Adam Pelech has a complicated story, one that includes many ups and downs. Life is a journey, not a destination, and Pelech’s journey from scapegoat to top-pairing, NHL defenseman has been
Read MoreDo Not Revive the Fisherman Jerseys!
The New York Islanders “fisherman” logo was a failed experiment to rebrand for the 1995-96 season and, while the jerseys lasted until 1998, the logo was mercifully killed off after two
Read MoreJohnny Boychuk and Two Other Breakout Players So Far This Season
The Islanders have started the 2019-2020 season with a record of 5-3-0, overcoming inconsistent play and general rustiness. With the start to the new season, some players have gotten off to
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom: First Impressions
With recent injuries to Casey Cizikas and Jordan Eberle, and Joshua Ho-Sang requesting a trade, forward Oliver Wahlstrom got to play his first NHL game this last Monday against the
Read MoreNew York Islanders Prospect Pyramid: Tiers 1-3
Yesterday, we ranked tiers four and five in the Islanders Prospect Pyramid. Welcome back for tiers one, two and three! Tier Three: These players have a high ceiling with the
Read MoreNew York Islanders Prospect Pyramid: Tiers 4-5
Back in 2016, a man by the name of Steve “Dangle” Glynn (you may have heard of him) took the first step to breaking away from the stereotypical prospect rankings.
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