Category: Editorials
Mat Barzal Can Improve His Game With These Changes
Mathew Barzal has been one of the Islanders top players for the last few years. His elite speed, shifty skating, incredible passing, dynamic playmaking ability and his amazing stick handling
Read MoreThe Perennial Disappointment that is the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ struggles were well-documented by the media this season. Whether it was Mitch Marner underperforming and making his gargantuan contract seem more insane by the minute or
Read MoreAdam Pelech Proving Why He Is An Elite Defenseman
When Garth Snow signed Adam Pelech to a four-year, $6.4 million contract extension, fans were confused. Now, there is no confusion. Pelech is an elite, stay-at-home defenseman who drives play
Read MoreIslanders vs Capitals Game 2 Preview: What Do the Writers Think?
The Islanders have defeated the Capitals after a late-game surge, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to score four unanswered goals. After the two teams’ bad blood being evidenced by
Read MoreBraden Holtby and Semyon Varlamov Square Off in Round 1
It’s been nearly 10 years since both Braden Holtby and Semyon Varlamov played for the Washington Capitals. Now they’re facing each other for the first time in the Stanley Cup
Read MoreIslanders vs Capitals Series Preview: What Do the Writers Think?
As the Capitals have placed third in the group round robin, the Islanders will be facing off against Washington for Game 1 at 3:00 PM ET. The Isles and Caps
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions: First Round
Hockey is back, and it’s better than ever. After more than four months of waiting, we were fortunate enough to witness a phenomenal qualifying round, which featured one sweep, one
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov, Defense Shine in Qualifier
Semyon Varlamov played so well in the qualifying round that made everyone forget that he hadn’t played a postseason game in seven years. Semyon Varlamov battled Sergei Bobrovsky in a
Read MoreIslanders Will Play Bruins or Capitals in First Round
On Friday, the New York Islanders came out with a dominant 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers to clinch a spot in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Led by Ryan
Read MoreSome NHL Teams Travel Far More than they Should
NHL teams didn’t travel much in 1917. There were only four NHL teams when the league was founded, all in Canada. It took 50 years for the league to expand
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