Analyzing How New York Islanders Offseason Affected Team

The New York Islanders have struggled this season and the 2021 offseason is a big reason why. This past offseason, it was evident the Islanders needed a small boost to

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Austin Czarnik Should Remain in Islanders Lineup

Austin Czarnik has made a stronger case than most to be a regular player in the Islanders lineup this season. He does not dazzle with his skill and is by

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Robin Lehner Is Islanders, NHL and American Icon

Robin Lehner helped the Islanders make the NHL postseason — while changing the stigma surrounding mental illness — during the 2018-19 season. Lehner, who won the William M. Jennings Trophy and the Bill

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Barry Trotz Has Too Many NHL Veterans in the Islanders’ Lineup

It is beneficial for an NHL team to have a few veterans on its roster to add depth and to mentor younger players. However, the key word in that sentence

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Semyon Varlamov Is No Longer the Islanders’ Starter

It’s safe to assume that the Islanders’ plan was to eventually transition Semyon Varlamov from the starting goalie to the backup. But the transition probably came sooner than anyone on

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New York Islanders Lose Three Straight In Overtime or Shootout

Another week has gone by without a New York Islanders’ win — but they did get three points in three overtime and shootout losses. A favorable schedule ended with their

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Brock Nelson Scored Another Hat Trick Last Week

In the eighth game of the season on Thursday, the New York Islanders faced off against the Montreal Canadiens. Despite going to the Stanley Cup Final last postseason, the Canadiens

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2021-22 NHL Season Predictions

The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here! To celebrate, five Drive4Five contributors predicted how they think the year will go. Stanley Cup winners included the Jets, Avalanche, Golden Knights and

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Sebastian Aho Should Be the New York Islanders’ Sixth Defenseman

During this offseason, the New York Islanders traded defenseman Nick Leddy to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Richard Panik and a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL

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Islanders Fans Will Always Remember Nick Leddy

The Islanders sent defenseman Nick Leddy to the Detroit Red Wings earlier in the offseason. Leddy’s legacy on Long Island will always be remembered. He ushered in a new era

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