Tag: Derick Brassard
Mathew Barzal Contract Negotiations: Dos and Don’ts
The Islanders in an unfavorable situation in terms of signing restricted free agent Mathew Barzal, especially to a long term contract. Barzal is coming of of his entry-level deal, and
Read MoreDerick Brassard, Islanders Are a Perfect Fit Together
Derick Brassard was an interesting player for the Islanders last year. While he struggled at times, the 33-year-old forward provided immense value in New York’s bottom-six and should be re-signed
Read MoreJean-Gabriel Pageau is the Perfect Islanders Player
On Feb. 24, 2020, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello did the unthinkable. He made a huge trade for Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, giving up three draft picks,
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom and Kieffer Bellows Should Play
Free agency began yesterday and the Islanders did not make one move. Oliver Wahlstrom and Kieffer Bellows are two players that could benefit. However, the New York Islanders are going
Read MoreEastern Conference Final Game 3 Preview: Islanders vs Lightning
After a heartbreaking, last-second loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Islanders will look to get back on track in Game 3 of the series
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Eastern Conference Finals Discussion
Tonight, the New York Islanders will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as their quest for the Stanley Cup continues, and
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Potential Game 6 Lineup Changes, Key Playoff Performers
Ahead of the most important game of the playoffs so far for the Islanders, game six against the Philadelphia Flyers with a chance at an Eastern Conference Finals birth at
Read MoreMat Barzal Will Be X-Factor For Islanders In Game 6
Eye injuries are nothing to joke about. When Mat Barzal took a skate to his face and exited a crucial Game 5, his status for the Islanders was immediately in
Read MoreDerick Brassard Ties Game But Islanders Lose 4-3 To Flyers
They nearly did it. Down 3-1 with six minutes to go in the third period, Brock Nelson and Derick Brassard tallied goals for the Islanders to send the game to
Read MoreVarlamov, Martin Guide Islanders to Crucial Game 3 Victory over Flyers
In a 1-1 series, the team that won in Game 3 has won the series 67.1% of the time in NHL history. This game was huge, and the Islanders escaped
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