Tag: Nick Leddy
Analytics Corner: A Deep Dive Into the New York Islanders Defense
The NHL season is underway, and the New York Islanders look like their usual defensive-minded selves. In fact, Semyon Varlamov has pitched two shutouts with the help of the defense
Read MoreIslanders With the Most to Prove Ahead of the Seattle Expansion Draft
The 2020-21 NHL season has begun, and something many hockey fans are forgetting is how close we are to the Seattle Kraken expansion draft. The Kraken will begin play next
Read MoreRob Taub Gives Updates On Islanders Season
The Islanders have been in three shutouts this year, two ending in victories and one ending in defeat. We sat down with New York Post Digital Producer and Isles Blog
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Islanders Brock and Rolling
The Islanders got their season rolling quickly against the New York Rangers on January 14 with three first period goals. The first of these goals was a power-play goal courtesy
Read MoreWhere Does the NHL Stand Going Into 2021 Season?
Tonight at 5:30 p.m EST, the puck will drop between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. The game, along with the four others tonight, mark the end of hockey’s
Read MoreJohnny Boychuk: Revolutionizing the Culture of the Islanders
Earlier this month, New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk announced he was retiring from the National Hockey League due to an eye injury. Johnny Boychuk was shipped from Boston to
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Johnny’s Final Rocket
After a 13-year, 725 game career, defenseman Johnny Boychuk announced his retirement on November 25, with his final goal coming in December 2019. He scored 54 goals in his time
Read MoreGarth Snow: Best Moves as Islanders General Manager
On June 8, 2006, the New York Islanders sworn in Neil Smith as their general manager (GM), who won a Stanley Cup in 1994 during his 11-year tenure with the
Read MoreFive Potential Islanders Expansion Draft Trade Candidates
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on the financial situation of several National Hockey League teams. With a flat salary cap, several teams are in cap crunches and
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Projecting the Future Impact of Islanders Star Prospect Noah Dobson
The wonderful, albeit brief, Devon Toews era on Long Island has come to an end. But as one proverbial door closes, another one opens, which means that the future of
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