Tag: Vezina Trophy
Most Exciting Versions of Islanders’ Roster Players
The New York Islanders will miss the postseason for the first time since 2018, but despite the disappointing season, some roster players impressed in specific scenarios. Here are five versions
Read MoreComparing Ilya Sorokin to Other Vezina Trophy Hopefuls
While the New York Islanders are officially going to miss the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team has seen a star goalie emerge in net. Ilya Sorokin is in the
Read MoreRobin Lehner Top-Five New York Islanders Moments
In just one short year, Robin Lehner made his mark on the New York Islanders and their fanbase. The goalie was top-five in goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts during the
Read MoreMeet Islanders Goaltending Coach Mitch Korn
The New York Islanders have a very accomplished front office and coaching staff. Barry Trotz has been a Head Coach in the NHL since 1998 and won the Stanley Cup
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 MoreSemyon Varlamov Is the Best Goalie in the NHL Playoffs
Even though Semyon Varlamov has the worst goals against average of the four goalies left in the NHL Playoffs, he might be the best. One bad goal was the difference
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 MoreCurb Your Expectations For Ilya Sorokin
Amidst some Islanders fans’ lofty expectations for Ilya Sorokin, the team’s young goalie prospect, some scouts are skeptical about how he will perform in his first year in North America.
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