Month: May 2020
Cole Bardreau: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
When the Islanders were making their depth signings this past offseason, one of them definitely stood out. Former Philadelphia Flyers farmhand Cole Bardreau was headed to the Islanders on a
Read MoreJosh Bailey: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
With the NHL in the midst of the COVID-19 pause, Drive4Five is starting a new series where we will review and grade every New York Islanders player from this season.
Read MoreAdam Pelech’s Rise to Islanders Fame
Adam Pelech. A name known by all Islanders fans. Pelech is one of the NHL’s most underrated shutdown defensemen. He is loved and has quickly become a fan-favorite among the
Read MoreIslanders Numbers All-Time Rankings: Numbers 69-50
Throughout their 47-year history, the New York Islanders have had a lot of players, 561 to be exact. They’ve worn many different numbers on their backs to help fans identify
Read MoreIslanders Numbers All-Time Rankings: Numbers 99-70
The New York Islanders have had 561 players don the blue and orange in the regular season over the franchise’s 47 seasons. The numbers on these players’ backs have been
Read MoreThe Origin of Ryan Pulock
Born in the small town of Dauphin, Manitoba on Oct. 6, 2020, Ryan Pulock was the middle brother of three. His brothers, Derrick Pulock and Brock Pulock, were both avid
Read MoreSeason in Review, Islanders’ Prospects Edition: Defenseman
With the NHL season on hold due to the rapidly-spreading Coronavirus outbreak, I thought it would be a good time to take a look back at the seasons that the
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Projecting the 2020's All-Decade Team
After having fallen in love with hockey approximately a decade ago, I have been able to reflect on some of the greatest elements of the NHL in the 2010s. Highlighted
Read MoreNHL Throwback Jerseys That Should Return – Central Edition
The entire Eastern Conference has been covered in the retro jersey conversation! In the last edition of the series, I discussed the Atlantic Division and their possible retro uniforms. We
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Looking at Potential Free Agent Signings
The New York Islanders have swung and missed in two straight offseasons, just barely failing to sign two of the most prized unrestricted free agents in NHL history in Artemi
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