Tag: Norris Trophy
Noah Dobson Could Win a Norris Trophy
The Islanders have a Norris Trophy-worthy defenseman, and his name is not Adam Pelech. Noah Dobson has been one of the hottest NHL defensemen in 2022. He has 20 points
Read MoreComparing Noah Dobson to Other NHL Defensemen
Noah Dobson has arguably been the most improved player on the Islanders this season. He went from being a healthy scratch in November to having the fifth-most points on the team in January. Let’s take a
Read MoreIslanders’ Defenseman Noah Dobson Is Having a Breakout NHL Season
Noah Dobson has come a long way since his first NHL season with the Islanders in 2019-20. Head coach Barry Trotz weaned him into the lineup in his first year
Read MoreWhy Adam Pelech Doesn’t Need to Win the Norris Trophy
It is obvious to Islanders fans that Adam Pelech is one of the NHL’s top defensive defensemen despite lacking the offensive capabilities to be competitive with previous Norris Trophy winners. Adam
Read MoreWhere Does NHL Veteran Zdeno Chara Fit On Islanders?
Zdeno Chara, 44, signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders at the end of the NHL offseason. The veteran blueliner has a lot to offer the Isles, particularly
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: March NHL Awards Watch
The NHL postseason race is beginning to heat up and so is the NHL Awards race. After careful consideration, Drive4Five contributor Kush Malhotra and I have come up with our
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: February NHL Awards Watch
February NHL hockey has been nothing short of exhilarating, featuring star-studded performances and even a pair of outdoor hockey games. Writer Kush Malhotra and I will dive into the advanced
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: January NHL Awards Watch
The season is approximately two-weeks old, so is it too early to make our picks for the NHL awards? Perhaps, but let’s take the time to praise some of the
Read MoreCan Ryan Pulock Win the Norris Trophy in 2020-21?
As is always the case when a new NHL season comes around, expectations are high among players, staff and supporters. Among New York Islanders fans, there’s an expectation that the
Read MoreEastern Conference Round Robin: Playoff Preview
With the NHL’s restart quickly approaching, one thing many people are doing at this time are predictions of the Qualifying Series and the Round Robin tournaments. In the Eastern Conference
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