Tag: Anders Lee
Expectations For Islanders Seven-Game Home Stand
Tonight against Toronto, the Islanders will continue a seven-game homestand before making their way to western Canada in February. They kicked it off with a dominant 4-0 win against the
Read MoreWorld Junior Championship Halted, NHL Games Postponed
The COVID-19 pandemic has plagued the entire hockey world. During November and December, positive tests caused the postponement of dozens of NHL games. Then, on Dec. 29, the International Ice
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: How Islanders Can Maximize Kyle Palmieri
$5.5 million was too expensive for a first-line right-winger whose offensive impact complemented the uniquely effective production of the Islanders’ franchise center. However, $5 million was a worthy price for
Read More12 Days of Christmas: New York Islanders Edition
To get in the Christmas spirit here at Drive4Five, let’s analyze the New York Islanders, but with a twist — we will be doing it like the 12 Days of Christmas! 12 Assists Mathew Barzal is currently leading
Read MoreIslanders’ Defenseman Noah Dobson Is Having a Breakout NHL Season
Noah Dobson has come a long way since his first NHL season with the Islanders in 2019-20. Head coach Barry Trotz weaned him into the lineup in his first year
Read MoreIs a COVID-19 Outbreak Really the Reason the Islanders Are Losing?
The New York Islanders were on an eight-game losing streak before the NHL postponed their games due to COVID-19. Many fans attributed the losses to the fact that around eight key
Read MoreNHL Needs To Set Standard For COVID-19
The New York Islanders are struggling on and off the ice. The Islanders are currently on a eight-game losing streak and have still yet to win a game at UBS
Read MoreWhat Will the Islanders’ Lineup Look Like Post COVID-19?
It looks like the Islanders’ lineup is almost back to full health after a nasty bout with COVID-19. The pandemic forced eight regular players – including Casey Cizikas, the most
Read MoreShould the NHL Consider a League-Wide COVID-19 Pause?
With the 2021-22 National Hockey League season in full swing, a problem has arisen for the league’s plans. COVID-19 cases have begun to emerge among several teams, including the New
Read MoreNHL Waited Too Long to Postpone Islanders’ Games Due to COVID-19
The New York Islanders already had a tough start to the 2021-22 NHL season after going 5-6-2 on their 13-game road trip. But to make matters worse, the team is currently experiencing a COVID-19
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