Tanking for Alexis Lafrenière: Is it worth it?
With the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery coming to a close, we still do not know who will be given the first overall pick. A “placeholder” team won the draft lottery,
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Some Optimism on an Otherwise Gloomy Day in Islanders History
I am not going to sugarcoat it. July 1st has been a haunting date for the New York Islanders and its fan base over the past two summers. Over the
Read MoreBold Predictions for the 2020 NHL Playoffs
With the NHL Playoffs approaching, fans around the world have all different opinions on players, teams, coaches and matchups. In what should be the craziest Stanley Cup Playoffs yet, we
Read MoreBrock Nelson: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Brock Nelson perfectly represents what the Islanders are all about. Taken in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft, Nelson was a college standout at University of North Dakota.
Read MoreScott Mayfield: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Before this season, Scott Mayfield was coming off of a career year after being paired with Devon Toews. Mayfield was one of the many defensemen who blossomed under Barry Trotz’s
Read MoreMatt Martin: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Matt Martin is a fan favorite. But his season can be cause for a heated debate among Islander fans. While he was playing in the role one would expect of
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs X-Factors For Each Team
The NHL has begun to allow teams to hold small group practices in their playing cities again, and thus the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs are fast approaching. However, due to
Read MorePlaceholder Team Wins Number 1 Pick in the 2020 NHL Draft
In a stunning turn of events on Friday, June 26, the NHL will not know who will pick first in the 2020 NHL Draft until a later date. After the
Read MoreAnders Lee: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Anders Lee had a wild offseason. Lou Lamoriello and the Islanders thought they had snagged the best player on the market, Artemi Panarin, but Panarin took his talents to Manhattan.
Read MoreAndrew Ladd Can Prove His Worth in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Andrew Ladd may never get a better (or another) chance to prove his worth to the Islanders than in the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs this summer. The 34-year-old forward, who
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