The Islanders Need to Add Offense in the Offseason

The New York Islanders’ lack of offense is the primary reason why their season has been as poor as it is, and they need to address that this offseason. The

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Austin Czarnik Should Remain in Islanders Lineup

Austin Czarnik has made a stronger case than most to be a regular player in the Islanders lineup this season. He does not dazzle with his skill and is by

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Barry Trotz Has Too Many NHL Veterans in the Islanders’ Lineup

It is beneficial for an NHL team to have a few veterans on its roster to add depth and to mentor younger players. However, the key word in that sentence

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Are the Nashville Predators Barry Trotz’s Kryptonite?

Despite the Islanders heading to Nashville Saturday with a four-game point streak and a two-game shutout streak, the Predators have dominated the Islanders in the Barry Trotz era. Not, only

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Goal Breakdown: Bailey Battles, Barzal Buries

Goal breakdowns are back this season and this week, the Drive4Five followers voted for Mathew Barzal’s goal against Vegas. Thank you, as always, for voting and be on the lookout

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2021-22 NHL Season Predictions

The 2021-22 NHL season is almost here! To celebrate, five Drive4Five contributors predicted how they think the year will go. Stanley Cup winners included the Jets, Avalanche, Golden Knights and

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What Is an Ideal Record for the Islanders’ Opening Road Trip?

While the 2021-22 New York Islanders season will be historic for the opening of UBS Arena in Belmont, it will also be historic on the road as well. While the

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2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions

The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! The teams are set, the matchups are set, and the fun starts on Saturday night. Let’s try and guess how it will all

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Analytics 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

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If the NHL Playoffs Were Like March Madness

Imagine a world where the NHL conducted its playoffs like March Madness. If the NHL playoffs started on March 19, 2021, and it was single-elimination, who would win the Stanley

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