Author: John Smark
Was Barry Trotz Right To Sit Mat Barzal?
After a 4-2 loss to the worst team in NHL, Barry Trotz sat Mat Barzal the next game last week. The Islanders lost in a shootout to the Sabres. With
Read MoreBraydon Coburn Should Not Be Playing Over Noah Dobson
The New York Islanders acquired a depth defensemen, Braydon Coburn, at the NHL Trade Deadline. This trade is insignificant in the grand scheme of things but adds defensive insurance if
Read MoreJordan Eberle Needs To Lead Islanders In The Playoffs
Jordan Eberle needs to step up for the Islanders in the playoffs. If he does, they can go on a serious Stanley Cup run once again. Jordan Eberle Lights Up
Read MoreThe Islanders Should Rest Players Ahead of the NHL Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching and the Islanders have clinched a playoff spot. In New York’s final game of the season, the Islanders should look to rest veterans
Read MoreAverage Game Intensity, Average Win Intensity, and Average Loss Intensity: A Response
Hello everyone! I want to give a less formal, more conversational response that walks through the AGI, AWI, and ALI data that backed up the previous article. So, let’s dig
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Uncle Leo’s First of the Year
He’s been one of the most controversial players on the Islanders and now he’s on the board. Leo Komarov has scored a goal and the fans voted it as the
Read MoreWhy Veteran Forward Josh Bailey is Islanders X-Factor
Veteran forward Josh Bailey embodies the New York Islanders as well as any player. When Bailey is on his game, the team is successful. If the Islanders are striving to
Read MoreMike Hastings of Minnesota State Talks Historic Season
Minnesota State University concluded their season with a loss to St.Cloud State in the NCAA Frozen Four. Despite this loss, this season proved to be historical for the Mavericks, who
Read MoreDark Horses and Underdogs for the NHL Stanley Cup 2021
As the NHL season enters its end, thoughts naturally turn to the NHL Stanley Cup in 2021. Who will contest the championship game? As you might expect, the sportsbooks –
Read MoreNHL Teams Evaluated Using Average Game Intensity
A month ago, I published an article on Drive4Five about a statistic I created to measure an NHL team’s performance over a season: average game intensity. The metric is comprised
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