Category: Editorials
Did the Islanders Protect the Right Forwards in the Expansion Draft?
When the Islanders released their official list of players they chose to protect for the upcoming expansion draft, fans were shocked. The Isles protected bottom-six forwards but left top-six forwards unprotected. Islanders
Read MoreAdam Pelech’s Play Warrants New NHL Norris Trophy
The NHL has a problem with acknowledging the efforts of defensive defensemen since Adam Pelech should’ve won the Norris Trophy this season. The NHL awards the James Norris Trophy to
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Shouldn’t Trade for Vladimir Tarasenko
There are questions about what the missing piece is to put the Islanders into the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions again, and it could
Read MoreDrive4Five 2021 NHL Mock Draft: Who Goes First Overall?
2021 is arguably the most difficult year to create an NHL mock draft in recent history. The draft will take place on Friday, July 23, and be held virtually. Rounds
Read MoreHow the Islanders Should Go About the 2021 Offseason
Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello’s three offseason moves over the weekend might have just made the front-runner for general manager of the year, three months before a single game of
Read MoreIslanders That Would Benefit From Being Traded to the Seattle Kraken
The New York Islanders and the Seattle Kraken can develop a symbiotic relationship at Thursday’s expansion draft. The Seattle Kraken will begin building up their roster on July 21 when
Read MoreAndy Greene Re-Signs With the Islanders
Just moments before the 3:00 p.m. EST roster freeze on July 17, the Islanders and Andy Greene agreed to terms on a one-year deal. Greene will receive a base salary
Read MoreIslanders Trade Nick Leddy To Red Wings
The Islanders have traded defenseman Nick Leddy to the Detriot Red Wings. In exchange, they have received forward Richard Panik and a second-round pick (52nd overall) in the 2021 NHL
Read MoreIslanders Need To Protect Jordan Eberle From Seattle Kraken
Fans either love him or hate him. Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has until July 17 to submit his list of the players he wishes to protect from the
Read MoreNew York Islanders 2021 Season Awards
In 2021, the Islanders finished fourth in the MassMutual East Division and made it back to the Stanley Cup Semifinal. They fell short in Game 7 to the Tampa Bay
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