Tag: Matt Martin
Islanders 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 MoreWhy Islanders Fans Must Move On From John Tavares
It’s Feb. 28 at the Nassau Coliseum, the night former Islanders’ first overall pick and franchise player John Tavares returned to Long Island. He was the team’s only player, outside
Read MoreMatt Martin Should Lose His Spot in Islanders Lineup
Many NHL players have played more games than Islanders forwards Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. But few, if any, play on a line that has stuck together like
Read MoreThe Islanders Shouldn’t Extend Cal Clutterbuck Long-Term
Cal Clutterbuck has been a warrior for the New York Islanders in his nine seasons with the team. Since joining the Islanders via trade on July 1, 2013, Clutterbuck has been
Read MoreThe Islanders Should Keep Identity Line Together
The New York Islanders should keep their fourth line, also known as “The Identity Line,” together this offseason. Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin will be with the Islanders for years
Read MoreAnalyzing How New York Islanders Offseason Affected Team
The New York Islanders have struggled this season and the 2021 offseason is a big reason why. This past offseason, it was evident the Islanders needed a small boost to
Read MoreThings 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.
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: How to Maximize the Value of Casey Cizikas
A common perception of the post-John Tavares New York Islanders is their success is heavily reliant on the production of their fourth line, featuring Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas and Cal
Read MoreIs It Time For Islander Fans To Panic?
The Islanders have had nothing go their way this season and it keeps getting worse. Fans hoped the team would figure stuff out when they came home to their new
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