Month: December 2021
12 Days of Christmas: New York Islanders Edition
To get in the Christmas spirit here at Drive4Five, let’s analyze the New York Islanders, but with a twist — we will be doing it like the 12 Days of Christmas! 12 Assists Mathew Barzal is currently leading
Read MoreTop NHL Trade Options For Islanders To Pursue
At 8-12-6, the New York Islanders have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NHL this season. However, the team has talent — they made the final four each
Read MoreIslanders 2021 NHL Draft Class Exceeding Expectations
The Islanders’ 2021 NHL Draft class from July featured six players. Despite having none of the first 50 picks in the draft, the Islanders made some valuable selections later on.
Read MoreThe NHL Was Right to Pull Out of Olympics
As of right now, the NHL is going through one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks since the league shut down back in early 2020. Countless teams are currently experiencing team-wide
Read MoreIslanders’ William Dufour Snubbed From World Juniors Roster
On December 12, 2021, Hockey Canada published a press release regarding the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships. They announced their 25-man roster that will wear the maple leaf crest at
Read MoreHoliday Wishlist for the NHL Metropolitan Division
The holiday season is upon us, and many hockey teams are hoping for a Christmas miracle. The NHL franchises in the Metropolitan Division all have one thing — among many
Read MoreNew York Islanders Russia Draft Picks
The New York Islanders have been hesitant to draft players from Russia over the years — no matter who has been in charge of making the picks. Given the risks
Read MorePros and Cons of NHL Stars Going To 2022 Winter Olympics
When the 2021-22 NHL season opened, there was not only excitement about the coming year, but also the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Winter Games, scheduled to take
Read MorePart of Islanders’ Struggles Are On Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz
There’s no denying that general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Barry Trotz have done some great things for the New York Islanders. The team made it to the third round of the
Read MoreLou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz Should Be Back For Islanders
Despite having one of the worst records in the entire NHL, Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz should remain in charge. Trotz and Lamoriello have been the two of biggest scapegoats
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