Month: July 2021
Can the Islanders Make Things Work With Gabriel Landeskog?
In the three years since Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz took over the New York Islanders, the team has won 28 playoff games, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in back-to-back
Read MoreIslanders’ Gamble on Jordan Eberle Paid Off
As Jordan Eberle’s career with the New York Islanders ended, a new opportunity presented itself for Eberle in Seattle. Eberle’s tenure with the blue and orange was notably successful as
Read MoreNew York Islanders Post-Draft 2021 Season In Review
With the 2021 Islanders season – and yesterday’s NHL Draft, too – in the rear view mirror, let’s take a look back at some of the big storylines. Fan Attendance
Read MoreWho Could Islanders Draft in Round #2 of 2021 NHL Draft?
The Islanders’ earliest selection in the 2021 NHL Draft is 52nd overall. This pick was acquired in the trade that sent Nick Leddy to the Red Wings. As of now,
Read MoreWho Should Replace Nick Leddy on Islanders’ Defense?
As the New York Islanders prepare for the 2021-22 season, there has been much turnover in the first weeks of the offseason. A key piece to the Islanders’ defense, Nick
Read MoreWhy The Isles Didn’t Have Expansion Draft Deal With Seattle
The Seattle Kraken’s 2021 NHL Expansion Draft was completely different than when Vegas made their picks in 2017, and COVID-19 is to blame. The Kraken selected Jordan Eberle Wednesday after
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Are Reportedly Letting Jordan Eberle Go
As Jordan Eberle is set to become a member of the Seattle Kraken, there is much discussion as to why the Islanders chose to leave their first-line winger unprotected. The
Read MoreDid the Islanders Protect the Right Forwards in the Expansion Draft?
When the Islanders released their official list of players they chose to protect for the upcoming expansion draft, fans were shocked. The Isles protected bottom-six forwards but left top-six forwards unprotected. Islanders
Read MoreAdam Pelech’s Play Warrants New NHL Norris Trophy
The NHL has a problem with acknowledging the efforts of defensive defensemen since Adam Pelech should’ve won the Norris Trophy this season. The NHL awards the James Norris Trophy to
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Shouldn’t Trade for Vladimir Tarasenko
There are questions about what the missing piece is to put the Islanders into the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions again, and it could
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