Islanders Made Mistake Trading Devon Toews

It has been 483 days since the New York Islanders traded Devon Toews to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2021 second-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. Looking back, it

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The 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

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Will Oliver Wahlstrom Re-Sign With Islanders When His Contract Ends?

Oliver Wahlstrom is currently in the second year of his three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders. In 2023, the then 23-year-old will become a restricted free agent (RFA). While RFA’s

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Pros and Mostly Cons of Islanders’ Acquiring John Klingberg

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg is in search of a new contract and a new home, and the Islanders might be able to give him both. They probably should not,

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Things To Like And Dislike During Islanders COVID-19 Pause

The New York Islanders returned from a 11-day pause induced by a shutdown due to COVID-19 on Dec. 30. The Islanders played the Buffalo Sabres at UBS Arena, winning 4-1.

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Islanders Top Moments From 2021

It was an eventful 2021 for the New York Islanders with a bunch of highs and lows. As 2022 is beginning, let’s recap and take a look at the top

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Are Wahlstrom and Barzal Next Ovechkin and Backstrom?

A superstar duo New York Islanders’ head coach Barry Trotz once coached was Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. If Trotz decides to unite Mathew Barzal and

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Analytics Corner: How Islanders Can Maximize Kyle Palmieri

$5.5 million was too expensive for a first-line right-winger whose offensive impact complemented the uniquely effective production of the Islanders’ franchise center. However, $5 million was a worthy price for

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12 Days of Christmas: New York Islanders Edition

To get in the Christmas spirit here at Drive4Five, let’s analyze the New York Islanders, but with a twist — we will be doing it like the 12 Days of Christmas! 12 Assists Mathew Barzal is currently leading

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Is a COVID-19 Outbreak Really the Reason the Islanders Are Losing?

The New York Islanders were on an eight-game losing streak before the NHL postponed their games due to COVID-19. Many fans attributed the losses to the fact that around eight key

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