Month: May 2021
Lou Lamoriello Trade Deadline Acquisition Pays Off Big
On April 7, 2021, Lou Lamoriello and the Islanders made a big splash at the Trade Deadline, acquiring two NHL veterans, Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac, from the New Jersey
Read MoreIslanders Back Home for Game 3 Tied 1-1 With Penguins
The Islanders and Penguins split the first two games of their series. Game 3 will have an enormous impact on the series, and the Islanders will have home-ice advantage. The
Read MoreThe Redundancy of Forward Ross Johnston
The New York Islanders have an identity, one they’ve held since their creation. They’re a blue collar team with skaters (and in the case of Billy Smith, goalies) who play
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Wahlstrom Power-Play Blast
The Islanders’ power-play makes another appearance in a goal breakdown. This time, the followers chose an Oliver Wahlstrom power-play blast in Boston from the regular season. Thank you for voting
Read MoreWhy Winning Game One Was So Important For the Islanders
Playoff hockey is upon us once again, and for the third straight season, the New York Islanders are competing for the Stanley Cup. In the first round, the Islanders are
Read MoreCan the New York Islanders Peak in Playoffs This Season?
It was a long and arduous journey for the New York Islanders this season, yet after what has been a rollercoaster ride over the last five months, they booked their
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Fourth Line Must Stick Together for Playoffs
The Islanders’ fourth line, also titled the “Identity Line,” consists of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas, and Cal Clutterbuck. This line is a pivotal piece of the Islanders’ success and is
Read MoreIslanders, Penguins Recognize Need For Center Depth
When talking about the most important position on a hockey team, goalie often comes to mind. Much like a pitcher in baseball, the goalie is considered the most important because
Read More2021 NHL Playoffs: First-Round Matchups to Watch
The 2021 NHL regular season is in the books, and 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. 16 teams will enter the grueling four-round tournament, where all but one team will
Read More2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions
The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! The teams are set, the matchups are set, and the fun starts on Saturday night. Let’s try and guess how it will all
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