Month: May 2022
New York Islanders Have Been Toughest Lightning Opponent
The Tampa Bay Lightning are once again the team to beat. The two-time defending champs are in the midst of another deep run, knocking off the Toronto Maple Leafs in
Read MoreProjecting Islanders’ Future Roster for 2024-25 Season
The future of the Islanders can go in many directions. Will the Islanders make some minor changes and immediately return to being contenders? Will they ship off veterans in the
Read MoreIslanders Sign Ruslan Iskhakov to Entry-Level Contract
The New York Islanders signed forward Ruslan Iskhakov to a two-year, entry-level contract. It was first reported by CapFriendly Transactions last night. The deal holds a cap hit of $855,000,
Read MoreIslanders Draft Target: Conor Geekie
The New York Islanders hold the 13th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the highest they will choose since 2018, when they took Oliver Wahlstrom at 11 and
Read MoreDissecting the Barry Trotz Firing Two Weeks Later
The New York Islanders shocked the hockey world on May 9 by firing head coach Barry Trotz. Despite making the playoffs three times under his watch, general manager Lou Lamoriello
Read MorePossible Destinations for Barry Trotz as Head Coach
The New York Islanders fired head coach Barry Trotz Monday, May 9 after he coached the team for four seasons. In two of those seasons, the Islanders were a game or
Read MoreIslanders Fans Should Not Panic Over Barry Trotz Being Fired
When the New York Islanders announced that head coach Barry Trotz had been fired on Monday, May 9, it shocked the hockey community. While some Islanders’ fans were in favor
Read MoreIs Lane Lambert Really a “New Voice” for the Islanders?
After general manager Lou Lamoriello emphasized that the Islanders needed a “new voice” when he fired Barry Trotz, he shifted his tone slightly when he promoted Lane Lambert. “Maybe it
Read MoreIslanders Draft Target: Brad Lambert
The New York Islanders hold the 13th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the highest they will choose since 2018, when they took Oliver Wahlstrom at 11 and
Read MoreIslanders Name Lane Lambert Head Coach
A week after the Islanders relieved Barry Trotz from his duties as head coach, the team announced his successor. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced Associate Coach Lane Lambert
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