Tag: New York Islanders
Adam Pelech Is the MVP of the Islanders in the Playoffs
When most league-wide hockey fans think of the New York Islanders, they immediately note that Mathew Barzal is the Islanders’ centerpiece, and some consider him the team’s most valuable player.
Read MoreThe Islanders Need To Keep Pending Free Agent Casey Cizikas
The recent era of Islanders hockey has seen its share of impact players. Josh Bailey has remained a loyal piece to the Islanders organization who has a knack for big
Read MoreThe Islanders Need to Re-Sign Kyle Palmieri
When the Islanders needed to find a scoring winger after Anders Lee went down with a season-ending ACL injury, Lou Lamoriello acquired Kyle Palmieri, along with Travis Zajac, from the
Read MoreTravis Zajac Should Remain in the Islanders Lineup for the Playoffs
When Islanders’ rookie Oliver Wahlstrom was injured in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry Trotz chose Travis Zajac to fill his spot in the lineup. Zajac not only
Read MoreThe Islanders and Penguins Came Full Circle
On May 26, 2021, the New York Islanders eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games. This was the first time since 1993 that the Islanders won a series at the
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Posied to Retake Playoffs Starting Job
Semyon Varlamov has started the last two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the New York Islanders, and might have taken back his starting job. Despite losing 2-1 on
Read MoreRanking the Best Overtime Goals From the First Round
Overtime hockey provides some of the most exhilarating moments in sports year after year. This was no different in the early stages of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There were
Read MoreFive Takeaways for the Islanders After the First Round of the Playoffs
The New York Islanders advanced in the playoffs after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 in the first round. While overall, the Islanders played very well, they had a
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Palmieri Ends Game 1
Let’s take a throwback to the last round. Another series with the Pittsburgh Penguins ended with the same Game 1 result. The fans chose a Kyle Palmieri overtime winning goal in
Read MoreIslanders Dynasty Giving Current Team A Benchmark
The 1980-83 New York Islanders dynasty was perhaps the most dominant team in the history of sports. Now, the 2021 Islanders are looking to embark on a Stanley Cup run of
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