12 Days of Christmas: New York Islanders Edition

To get in the Christmas spirit here at Drive4Five, let’s analyze the New York Islanders, but with a twist — we will be doing it like the 12 Days of Christmas! 12 Assists Mathew Barzal is currently leading

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Barry Trotz Has Too Many NHL Veterans in the Islanders’ Lineup

It is beneficial for an NHL team to have a few veterans on its roster to add depth and to mentor younger players. However, the key word in that sentence

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Is a COVID-19 Outbreak Really the Reason the Islanders Are Losing?

The New York Islanders were on an eight-game losing streak before the NHL postponed their games due to COVID-19. Many fans attributed the losses to the fact that around eight key

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NHL Waited Too Long to Postpone Islanders’ Games Due to COVID-19

The New York Islanders already had a tough start to the 2021-22 NHL season after going 5-6-2 on their 13-game road trip. But to make matters worse, the team is currently experiencing a COVID-19

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The Islanders Need to Improve Their Defense for the 2021-22 NHL Season

The 2021-22 NHL season has just begun and the New York Islanders are already in a lull. In just five games, the Isles have gone 2-2-1, putting them in eighth

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Why 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

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Adam Pelech Signs Eight-Year Islanders Contract Extension

It’s a great day for the Pelech Posse. Adam Pelech signed an eight-year contract with the New York Islanders Friday, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Aug. 11. Financial terms

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Pelech Posse Founder Bathtub Jake Loves His Islanders

The following article is courtesy of special guest contributor and Pelech Posse founder, Bathtub Jake. No one ever said being a New York Islanders fan was easy. For much of

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Adam Pelech Cleared to Play when NHL Resumes

Adam Pelech will be available to play when the NHL resumes, general manager Lou Lamoriello announced Wednesday. Pelech suffered an Achilles tendon injury in a “freak accident” before the game

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Adam Pelech’s Rise to Islanders Fame

Adam Pelech. A name known by all Islanders fans. Pelech is one of the NHL’s most underrated shutdown defensemen. He is loved and has quickly become a fan-favorite among the

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