I am a huge Islanders fan and love spreading my passion for the team here at Drive4Five.  Along with writing, I also co-manage the Drive4Five TikTok and Facebook accounts.

Lack of First Line Stability Has Hurt Mathew Barzal

In the recent past, whenever Islanders’ fans would talk about the first line, they were referring to the Anders Lee-Mathew Barzal-Jordan Eberle line. However, that trio has not played together

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The Islanders Need to Trade Players and Rebuild

The New York Islanders went from being one of the final four teams in the playoffs last year to being 24th in the league this season. With the chance of playing

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The Islanders Are in Desperate Need of a Goal-Scorer

After the All-Star Break, the New York Islanders have a record of 16-17-6, putting them in 25th place in the NHL. The main reason for the Islanders’ disappointing season has

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Will Oliver Wahlstrom Re-Sign With Islanders When His Contract Ends?

Oliver Wahlstrom is currently in the second year of his three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders. In 2023, the then 23-year-old will become a restricted free agent (RFA). While RFA’s

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Comparing 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

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Should and Will Kyle Palmieri Be Back in Islanders’ Lineup?

Prior to his injury, Kyle Palmieri was arguably the most disappointing player in the Islanders’ lineup this season. He was unable to generate offense no matter what line he was

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How Will Ryan Pulock Returning From Injury Impact the Islanders?

On Nov. 15, Ryan Pulock suffered a lower-body injury in the middle of the Islanders’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Pulock has been out for the past seven weeks but is expected

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Fans Think UBS Arena Feels Like Madison Square Garden

As far as New York hockey goes, Nassau Coliseum, the previous home of the New York Islanders, was always associated as being a family-friendly arena whereas Madison Square Garden, home of the New York

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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

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Part 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

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