Tag: Mathew Barzal
The Islanders’ First Line Needs to Step It up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Islanders’ first line has been struggling to consistently score goals since captain Anders Lee’s season was cut short on March 11, 2021. The line went from being one of
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom Belongs on the Islanders’ Lineup in the Playoffs
Oliver Wahlstrom has been playing well enough to earn a spot on the Islanders’ lineup in the playoffs since he made his season debut on Jan. 28, 2021. Wahlstrom had
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Barry Trotz Should Break up the Fourth Line
For years, Barry Trotz and the Islanders had the best fourth line in hockey. Now, their fourth line should not remain together. By trading for forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis
Read MoreThe Islanders Should Rest Players Ahead of the NHL Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are quickly approaching and the Islanders have clinched a playoff spot. In New York’s final game of the season, the Islanders should look to rest veterans
Read MoreHow the Islanders Can Fix Their Power Play
This feels like a broken record but it has to be stated again, The New York Islanders power play stinks. It feels like we have this conversation every month on
Read MoreDark Horses and Underdogs for the NHL Stanley Cup 2021
As the NHL season enters its end, thoughts naturally turn to the NHL Stanley Cup in 2021. Who will contest the championship game? As you might expect, the sportsbooks –
Read MoreRanking the Top Goals By Mathew Barzal in 2021
The thing that can set hockey apart from other sports in North America is the show-stopping plays. Whenever a skater makes a highlight reel deke or a goalie pulls off
Read MoreThe New York Islanders Need To Trade Leo Komarov To Seattle
The New York Islanders have a golden opportunity to strike a deal with the Seattle Kraken and rid themselves of the disastrous Leo Komarov contract. Komarov has been a disappointment
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Analyzing Potential Islanders Trade Options
The New York Islanders have proven themselves as an elite hockey team, but do they have what it takes to hoist the Stanley Cup? A month ago, this would have
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Who Should Play on Islanders First Line?
Barry Trotz has a decision to make. Who should play on the Islanders first line? 16 Islanders forwards have played at least 25 minutes this season. Three of them have
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