Tag: Mathew Barzal
Analytics Corner: Breaking Down Key Islanders Forwards
The New York Islanders’ identity of four extremely balanced forward lines is what makes the team such a threat. Although it is clear that Mathew Barzal is the best player
Read MoreNew York Islanders 2021-22 Regular Season Hot Takes
Barry Trotz and the Islanders are looking to win a Stanley Cup this year. Let’s take a look at some hot takes for the upcoming season. Islanders Will Be Hot
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: How the Islanders Can Take the Next Step
A collective buy-in to the team’s disciplined identity and strict emphasis on structure has carried the Islanders to consecutive semifinals appearances. But what can take them even further? Many will
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Islanders Should Have Kept Jordan Eberle
The New York Islanders enter the 2021-22 season without Jordan Eberle, their first-line right wing of the last few seasons. He leaves the Island after four years, 26.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR)
Read MoreNew York Islanders 2022 Winter Olympics Projections
Friday was a big day for the NHL. The league, in collaboration with the NHL Players’ Association, announced an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation that will allow players to
Read MoreKyle Palmieri Is Staying on Long Island
The New York Islanders and forward Kyle Palmieri have agreed to terms on a four-year deal at an average annual value of $5 million. When Islanders General Manager Lou Lamoriello
Read MoreIslanders Contract Extensions Future Implications
The Islanders announced four contract extensions yesterday that have huge future implications. Let’s take a look at all four and analyze how they affect the team for years to come.
Read MoreNew York Islanders Post-Draft 2021 Season In Review
With the 2021 Islanders season – and yesterday’s NHL Draft, too – in the rear view mirror, let’s take a look back at some of the big storylines. Fan Attendance
Read MoreDid the Islanders Protect the Right Forwards in the Expansion Draft?
When the Islanders released their official list of players they chose to protect for the upcoming expansion draft, fans were shocked. The Isles protected bottom-six forwards but left top-six forwards unprotected. Islanders
Read MoreIslanders Need To Protect Jordan Eberle From Seattle Kraken
Fans either love him or hate him. Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has until July 17 to submit his list of the players he wishes to protect from the
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