Tag: Nick Leddy
Nick Leddy Proving His Worth to Islanders
It started back in 2017-2018 for Nick Leddy. His minus-42 was the worst rating in the NHL. Then last year, he had his second lowest point output since the lockout
Read MoreThomas Greiss-Semyon Varlamov Rotation Working Well for Islanders
It doesn’t get more even than this. Head coach Barry Trotz has used Thomas Greiss and Semyon Varlamov equally, switching off between games as consistent as the sun rises and
Read MoreAdam Pelech Poking His Way To Greatness
Adam Pelech has a complicated story, one that includes many ups and downs. Life is a journey, not a destination, and Pelech’s journey from scapegoat to top-pairing, NHL defenseman has been
Read MoreIslanders Hope Defense Truly Wins Championships
It is no secret that the defensive side of the puck was what led to the success that the Islanders had last season. When people mention this, they generally talk
Read MoreGame of the Month in Review: John Tavares Returns
For the entire season, I picked a game that I thought would be the best game of the month. In those games, the Islanders went 6-1-0 against teams like the
Read MoreGame of the Month 3/11/19: Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders Preview
Tonight, the Islanders take on the Blue Jackets for the third time this season. The Isles won both games these two teams met (3-2 and 3-0). This game should have
Read MoreGame of the Month 12/29/18: Islanders 4-Maple Leafs 0
The Islanders fans have gotten what they’ve asked for… a beat down on the Toronto Maple Leafs. It all started in the first period. Valtteri Filppula scored a highlight reel
Read MoreDefense! Defense! Defense!
Nick Leddy As many people well know, this year has not been a good defensive year for the Isles. Nobody has felt the effects none other than Nick Leddy who
Read MoreDrive 4 Five Game of the Month: Flyers vs. Islanders Pregame
The Flyers are in a stage of mediocrity and no one can truly grasp what stage the Islanders are in (the Isles are currently in the playoffs and the Flyers
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