Tag: Oliver Wahlstrom
The Islanders Need to Trade Players and Rebuild
The New York Islanders went from being one of the final four teams in the playoffs last year to being 24th in the league this season. With the chance of playing
Read MoreIslanders Management Must Publicly Acknowledge Problems
The first step to fixing a problem is recognizing there is one. Three straight disappointing games against Edmonton, Calgary and Buffalo should signal to Islanders management that this team isn’t
Read MoreThe Islanders Are in Desperate Need of a Goal-Scorer
After the All-Star Break, the New York Islanders have a record of 16-17-6, putting them in 25th place in the NHL. The main reason for the Islanders’ disappointing season has
Read MoreMatt Martin Should Lose His Spot in Islanders Lineup
Many NHL players have played more games than Islanders forwards Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. But few, if any, play on a line that has stuck together like
Read MoreThe Long Term Impacts of Young Players on Islanders’ Age
Entering the 2021-22 season, the New York Islanders’ roster construction faced question marks. While it was a win-now team following two third-round appearances, there were also concerns regarding the age
Read MoreIslanders Turning Corner With 54 Games Remaining
The Islanders are turning a corner after a rough start to the season. They have the talent to make a run — the team made the final four each of
Read MoreWahlstrom, Dobson and Bellows Fueling Isles’ Turnaround
With two straight wins, points in their last four games and a record of 5-2-4 in their previous 11, the Islanders seem to be turning their season around. Their recent
Read MoreDo Not Give Up Hope On The Islanders Season Yet
It is a dark time for Islanders’ fans this season. There has not been this much adversity on the Island in years. The Islanders are currently last in the Metropolitan
Read MoreAre Wahlstrom and Barzal Next Ovechkin and Backstrom?
A superstar duo New York Islanders’ head coach Barry Trotz once coached was Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals. If Trotz decides to unite Mathew Barzal and
Read MoreAustin Czarnik Should Remain in Islanders Lineup
Austin Czarnik has made a stronger case than most to be a regular player in the Islanders lineup this season. He does not dazzle with his skill and is by
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