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Connor McDavid: A Potential Top-Five Player in NHL History
The label generational talent was placed on Connor McDavid before his NHL career even began. Tremendous hype surrounded the Erie Otter as the Edmonton Oilers chose him first overall, giving
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Division Has Dominated the NHL This Year
The Metropolitan Division has lived up to its hype as the toughest division in the NHL. Every team in the division has at least as many points as games played.
Read MoreIslanders Start Slow To Start Season
With an already difficult 13-game road trip for the Islanders to begin their season, a slow start does not help their cause. After dropping their season opener against the Carolina
Read MoreInvisible Is an Understatement for Mathew Barzal
Mathew Barzal has not met expectations thus far and has been invisible throughout the postseason. Through eight postseason games, Barzal has yet to score a goal, and his four assists
Read MoreThe Islanders Should Rest Players Ahead of the NHL Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching and the Islanders have clinched a playoff spot. In New York’s final game of the season, the Islanders should look to rest veterans
Read MoreRanking the Top Goals By Mathew Barzal in 2021
The thing that can set hockey apart from other sports in North America is the show-stopping plays. Whenever a skater makes a highlight reel deke or a goalie pulls off
Read MoreThe New York Islanders Need To Trade Leo Komarov To Seattle
The New York Islanders have a golden opportunity to strike a deal with the Seattle Kraken and rid themselves of the disastrous Leo Komarov contract. Komarov has been a disappointment
Read MoreJohnny Boychuk’s Injury Results in New Cap Space and Leaves Questions for Isles
When the unfortunate news broke that Johnny Boychuk’s career was over, some Islanders fans realized that cap space would be freed due to the circumstances. The New York Islanders are
Read MoreMat Barzal is Underrated: His First Season Shows Why
Mat Barzal’s monstrous 85 point Calder warpath would forever alter Barzal’s perception in hockey media; but maybe not for the better. A player being both considered a “superstar” and “underrated”
Read MoreThis Day In Islanders History – Islanders Extend Point Streak to 17-Games
On this day in Islanders history, the New York Islanders extended their record-breaking point streak to a 17th game. To help get the Islanders to this milestone, they went on
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