Tag: NHL
Invisible Is an Understatement for Mathew Barzal
Mathew Barzal has not met expectations thus far and has been invisible throughout the postseason. Through eight postseason games, Barzal has yet to score a goal, and his four assists
Read MoreNew York Islanders Splitting Series With Bruins Was Supreme
After sacrificing a hat trick to David Pastrnak in Game 1, the pesky New York Islanders excelled over the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Splitting the series in Boston was
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Redundancy of Forward Ross Johnston
The New York Islanders have an identity, one they’ve held since their creation. They’re a blue collar team with skaters (and in the case of Billy Smith, goalies) who play
Read More2021 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
Read MoreComparing the Islanders and Penguins’ Fourth Lines
As of late, the Islanders’ fourth line has been struggling and that needs to change for the playoffs. The Islanders will face off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first
Read MoreThe NHL Should Rethink Its Fighting Policy
There are fewer fights in the NHL today than ever before, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t dangerous and avoidable. The NHL needs to rethink its fighting policy in
Read MoreThree Special Moments in Islanders History
For 45 years, fans have flocked to the Nassau Coliseum looking to be entertained and catch one of the great moments in Islanders history. Having qualified for the playoffs for
Read MoreWas Barry Trotz Right To Sit Mat Barzal?
After a 4-2 loss to the worst team in NHL, Barry Trotz sat Mat Barzal the next game last week. The Islanders lost in a shootout to the Sabres. With
Read MoreBraydon Coburn Should Not Be Playing Over Noah Dobson
The New York Islanders acquired a depth defensemen, Braydon Coburn, at the NHL Trade Deadline. This trade is insignificant in the grand scheme of things but adds defensive insurance if
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