Tag: Mathew Barzal
Barry Trotz Needs to Keep Mathew Barzal and Oliver Wahlstrom Together
For the entirety of the 2021-22 NHL season, New York Islanders fans have wanted head coach Barry Trotz to put Mathew Barzal and Oliver Wahlstrom on the same line. Nearly
Read MoreBarry Trotz Should Keep Josh Bailey off the First Line
Josh Bailey has had an up-and-down season. There have been multiple games where Bailey had the opportunity to score a game-changing goal but did not get a shot off. But,
Read MoreIslanders Claiming Austin Czarnik off Waivers Was a Smart Move
On Feb. 7, the New York Islanders placed forward Austin Czarnik on waivers. Less than 24 hours later, he was claimed by the Seattle Kraken. Nearly a month later, on
Read MoreIslanders and Mets Have Had A Very Similar Season
The New York Mets had a terrible season in 2021. Interestingly, many fans of the Mets are also fans of the New York Islanders. These people were excited for hockey
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 MoreNew York Islanders: At Least They Are Not Montreal
The New York Islanders are struggling, but fortunately, they are not the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders and Canadiens are in similar positions; however, the Islanders at least have a sliver
Read MoreLack of First Line Stability Has Hurt Mathew Barzal
In the recent past, whenever Islanders’ fans would talk about the first line, they were referring to the Anders Lee-Mathew Barzal-Jordan Eberle line. However, that trio has not played together
Read MoreIslanders Set Kyle Palmieri up to Fail This NHL Season
When the New York Islanders let go of Jordan Eberle in the Seattle expansion draft, I was excited. This meant Kyle Palmieri was sticking with the Islanders after a magnificent
Read MoreThe Islanders Need to Trade Players and Rebuild
The New York Islanders went from being one of the final four teams in the playoffs last year to being 24th in the league this season. With the chance of playing
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
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