Tag: John Carlson
Most Exciting Versions of Islanders’ Roster Players
The New York Islanders will miss the postseason for the first time since 2018, but despite the disappointing season, some roster players impressed in specific scenarios. Here are five versions
Read MoreEvaluating NHL Playoffs Matchups for the New York Islanders
When the Islanders beat the Rangers on May 1 and the Rangers lost to the Capitals on May 3, the four teams representing the MassMutual East Division in the 2021
Read MoreIslanders Lose 3-2 After Justin Schultz Goal in Dying Seconds
The Islanders lost in heartbreaking fashion as Washington’s Justin Schultz netted the game-winner with only 26 seconds remaining. “I just felt we had one line tonight,” said Islanders head coach
Read MoreWhere Does the NHL Stand Going Into 2021 Season?
Tonight at 5:30 p.m EST, the puck will drop between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. The game, along with the four others tonight, mark the end of hockey’s
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Top 20 Defensemen in the NHL
After NHL Network released its list of the top-20 defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL), writer Kush Malhotra and I decided to create our own list. Using advanced statistics,
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Barzal Ends Game 3
The Islanders dominated games 1 and 2 of their first-round series with the Washington Capitals. Game 3 was a chance to take complete control. Adam Pelech gave Anders Lee a
Read MoreGame of the Month 8/18/20: Capitals @ Islanders Game 4 Preview
I really feel uncomfortable making tonight’s game the Game of the Month with the record it has this season (1-3-2)… but it has to be done. Here we are and
Read MoreEastern Conference Round Robin: Playoff Preview
With the NHL’s restart quickly approaching, one thing many people are doing at this time are predictions of the Qualifying Series and the Round Robin tournaments. In the Eastern Conference
Read MoreNorris Trophy Finalists Revealed: Who Will Win and Who Should Win?
Defense wins championships, right? Well, in that case, this is a pretty important event. The Norris Trophy is awarded to the top defenseman, and the importance of having a top
Read MoreRyan Pulock: 2020 New York Islanders Grades So Far
Ryan Pulock is a statistical outlier. Having a top-five pick in an NHL Draft seems to be the easiest way to add talent to an organization, and for many teams,
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