Tag: Mat Barzal
Why the Islanders Should Trade Brock Nelson
As the New York Islanders continue into their final stretch of the season, one player who has put together a solid season thus far is Brock Nelson. While Nelson remains
Read MoreIslanders Earn Shutout Win Over Coyotes
The New York Islanders opened their 2023-24 campaign last Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It was the first time since January 21, 1995, that New
Read MoreIslanders’ Top-Pick Griffin Reinhart Retires at 28
Ex-New York Islanders’ defenseman Griffin Reinhart, 28, announced his retirement on Saturday, June 4. He may have only recorded a single point during his time with the Islanders, but his
Read MoreProjecting Islanders’ Future Roster for 2024-25 Season
The future of the Islanders can go in many directions. Will the Islanders make some minor changes and immediately return to being contenders? Will they ship off veterans in the
Read MoreIs Lane Lambert Really a “New Voice” for the Islanders?
After general manager Lou Lamoriello emphasized that the Islanders needed a “new voice” when he fired Barry Trotz, he shifted his tone slightly when he promoted Lane Lambert. “Maybe it
Read MoreAnalysis: Islanders’ Barry Trotz Fired After Four Seasons
The Barry Trotz era of Islanders’ hockey is over, as general manager Lou Lamoriello fired him Monday. Trotz, now the third-winningest coach in NHL history, brought stability to the Islanders
Read MoreScott Mayfield Should Be Extended This NHL Offseason
The New York Islanders have had a very disappointing season and there has been little to be excited about. But one of the bright spots this year has been Scott
Read MoreSix Months After Opening Night, Islanders Play Hurricanes
A lot’s changed since the last time the New York Islanders played the Carolina Hurricanes. It was the opening night of the regular season in Raleigh, North Carolina. Analysts were
Read MoreAnalyzing Mathew Barzal and His Underperforming Statistics
There is no question that Mathew Barzal is extremely talented, but he’s struggled to execute offensively this season. At the moment, Barzal is no longer the Islanders’ top-line center and
Read MoreIslanders Lineup Changes Can Help Them Make 2021-22 NHL Playoffs
The 2021-22 season has been nothing but an uphill battle for the New York Islanders. A team that made it to the final four two years in a row was
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