Tag: Oliver Wahlstrom
Analytics Corner: Islanders Should Have Kept Jordan Eberle
The New York Islanders enter the 2021-22 season without Jordan Eberle, their first-line right wing of the last few seasons. He leaves the Island after four years, 26.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR)
Read MoreFive Things the Islanders Should Do This Offseason
With the Stanley Cup playoffs almost over, each team will have issues to solve. With the offseason upon us, the New York Islanders have some tasks in front of them
Read MoreBarry Trotz Cost the Islanders Games in the Playoffs
The New York Islanders’ playoff run recently ended after a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals. The Isles were only five
Read MoreHow the Islanders Will Win a Massive Game 5
The Islanders tied their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning at two games apiece following a 3-2 victory on Saturday night. Game 5 is in Tampa Bay on Monday Night,
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom Needs To Be in the Islanders’ Lineup vs. The Lightning
Oliver Wahlstrom is called many nicknames by Islander fans: Wahl-e, Wahligator, Olly Wahly, and most importantly, The Sniper, due to his goalscoring ability. Wahlstrom has one of the best shots
Read MoreTravis Zajac Should Remain in the Islanders Lineup for the Playoffs
When Islanders’ rookie Oliver Wahlstrom was injured in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Barry Trotz chose Travis Zajac to fill his spot in the lineup. Zajac not only
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Palmieri Ends Game 1
Let’s take a throwback to the last round. Another series with the Pittsburgh Penguins ended with the same Game 1 result. The fans chose a Kyle Palmieri overtime winning goal in
Read MoreIslanders Dynasty Giving Current Team A Benchmark
The 1980-83 New York Islanders dynasty was perhaps the most dominant team in the history of sports. Now, the 2021 Islanders are looking to embark on a Stanley Cup run of
Read MoreIslanders Second Line Dominating Thus Far in Playoffs
As the New York Islanders’ postseason continues for at least four more games with a series win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, one crucial factor for the Islanders fueling their success
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom Injury Will Force Lineup Changes
Oliver Wahlstrom sustained an injury during Game 5 between the Islanders and Penguins and is listed as a gametime decision. That means he might not play in Game 6 on
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