Month: January 2022
The Islanders Can’t Beat a Playoff Team. Here’s Why
After Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings, there might be more reason to worry about the New York Islanders than after their 11-game losing streak. Despite climbing out
Read MoreBridgeport Hockey All-Time Team Series Overview
With it being the 20th anniversary of the Bridgeport Islanders (formerly known as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers) franchise, we’ve had an idea for over a year now here at Drive4Five.
Read MoreLou Lamoriello Facial Hair Policy Debate
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Lou Lamoriello and facial hair. Lamoriello is an old-school guy, but he has some rules that seem to be outdated.
Read MoreIslanders Aatu Räty Moving to Jukurit Has Been a Benefit
When the New York Islanders traded defenseman Nick Leddy prior to the 2021 NHL Entry Draft in order to shed salary, many people did not think highly of the return
Read More2022 NHL Draft Top Prospects
The 2022 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 7 and 8, where many exciting prospects will hear their names called. Unlike the past two drafts, this year will not be
Read MoreMatt Martin Should Lose His Spot in Islanders Lineup
Many NHL players have played more games than Islanders forwards Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. But few, if any, play on a line that has stuck together like
Read MoreComparing Noah Dobson to Other NHL Defensemen
Noah Dobson has arguably been the most improved player on the Islanders this season. He went from being a healthy scratch in November to having the fifth-most points on the team in January. Let’s take a
Read MoreShould the Islanders Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline?
Now that Islanders have won five of their last seven games, general manager Lou Lamoriello might have to change his perspective on the trade deadline. Before this hot stretch, and
Read MoreIslanders Face Daunting Second Half After Schedule Changes
After the NHL pulled out of the Beijing Winter Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns and postponed games, the league made changes to the Islanders’ schedule (as well as all 31
Read MoreExpectations For Islanders Seven-Game Home Stand
Tonight against Toronto, the Islanders will continue a seven-game homestand before making their way to western Canada in February. They kicked it off with a dominant 4-0 win against the
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