Tag: Adam Pelech
What if John Tavares Never Left the Islanders?
The New York Islanders have been on the brink of winning the Stanley Cup for two consecutive years. Their shortcomings could be blamed on a few issues: bad puck luck,
Read MoreThe Islanders Need to Improve Their Defense for the 2021-22 NHL Season
The 2021-22 NHL season has just begun and the New York Islanders are already in a lull. In just five games, the Isles have gone 2-2-1, putting them in eighth
Read MoreIslanders Team Defense Struggling This Season
The New York Islanders came into the 2021-22 NHL season as Stanley Cup favorites. Just four games in, it seems like they have work to do if they want to
Read MoreIslanders Open 2021-22 Season as Oldest Team in the NHL
As the 2021-22 season begins for the New York Islanders in Raleigh against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders will open the 2021-22 season as the oldest team in the NHL.
Read MoreRyan Pulock Contract Extension is a Bargain
What a steal. The New York Islanders and defenseman Ryan Pulock reportedly agreed on an eight-year contract extension Wednesday night. TSN insider Darren Dreger initially reported the news. His new
Read MoreWhy Adam Pelech Doesn’t Need to Win the Norris Trophy
It is obvious to Islanders fans that Adam Pelech is one of the NHL’s top defensive defensemen despite lacking the offensive capabilities to be competitive with previous Norris Trophy winners. Adam
Read MoreAnthony Beauvillier Will Be a Top Goal-scorer for the Islanders This Year
This offseason, the New York Islanders signed Anthony Beauvillier to a three-year contract with an AAV of $4.15 million. The 24-year-old forward has become a fan favorite over the past few seasons for both his talent on the
Read MoreWill Oliver Wahlstrom Have a Sophomore Slump?
As the 2021-22 NHL season is just a week away from commencing, the New York Islanders will look to go all the way and win the Stanley Cup after back-to-back
Read MoreThe Nostalgia Behind the Islanders vs Flames Home Opener
The New York Islanders will have their first home opener at UBS Arena on November 20 against the Calgary Flames. While Isles fans are excited to finally be at UBS, several
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: How the Islanders Can Take the Next Step
A collective buy-in to the team’s disciplined identity and strict emphasis on structure has carried the Islanders to consecutive semifinals appearances. But what can take them even further? Many will
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