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Islanders Fans Should Not Panic Over Barry Trotz Being Fired
When the New York Islanders announced that head coach Barry Trotz had been fired on Monday, May 9, it shocked the hockey community. While some Islanders’ fans were in favor
Read MoreSilver Lining in Islanders’ Bad Record for 2021-22 NHL Season
With 32 games remaining in the 2021-22 season, the Islanders have a record of 20-22-8 and are the 24th best team in the NHL. The team is 17 points out of
Read MoreThe Islanders Are in Desperate Need of a Goal-Scorer
After the All-Star Break, the New York Islanders have a record of 16-17-6, putting them in 25th place in the NHL. The main reason for the Islanders’ disappointing season has
Read MoreThe Islanders Should Trade For Jake DeBrusk
The New York Islanders should trade for Jake DeBrusk. The Isles have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league this season, scoring the fewest amount of goals
Read MoreComparing Noah Dobson to Other NHL Defensemen
Noah Dobson has arguably been the most improved player on the Islanders this season. He went from being a healthy scratch in November to having the fifth-most points on the team in January. Let’s take a
Read MoreHow Will Ryan Pulock Returning From Injury Impact the Islanders?
On Nov. 15, Ryan Pulock suffered a lower-body injury in the middle of the Islanders’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Pulock has been out for the past seven weeks but is expected
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 MoreWhy Separating Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock is a Mistake
Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock are two of the best players on the New York Islanders. Pelech and Pulock have spent a majority of the last two seasons as the
Read MoreIlya Sorokin Is the Islanders’ Starting Goalie for the 2021-22 NHL Season
With Semyon Varlamov on IR for the Islanders’ first six games of the 2021-22 NHL Season, Ilya Sorokin has stepped up as the starting goaltender. Sorokin was exceptional in the Stanley
Read MoreIslanders Bottom-Four Defense Must Play Better in Playoffs
The Islanders second and third pairing on defense has played well but they need to pick it up against the Lightning to help the team continue their run in the
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