Simon Holmstrom’s Fit on the Islanders is Unclear
The New York Islanders selected Simon Holmstrom with the 23rd pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, meaning his first five years in the organization have concluded. He is a winger…
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Edmonton Oilers’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024-25 Season
Entering the 2024 offseason, the Edmonton Oilers had one of the weakest prospect pools in the NHL, lacking top-end talent and potential, with equally disappointing depth. However, under interim general…
Gavin McKenna and Viggo Bjork Lead Historic 2026 NHL Draft Class
The 2024 NHL Draft was a few weeks ago, and all eyes have now turned to the 2025 NHL Draft. This class features elite talents like James Hagens and Porter…
Predicting Evan Bouchard’s Next Contract with the Oilers
After losing in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers were forced to embark on a pivotal offseason. Not only did Ken Holland step down as…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Needs to Follow Golden Knights’ Ruthless Trade Model
When Lou Lamoriello took over as the New York Islanders general manager (GM) following captain John Tavares’ departure, he created an identity on Long Island. This identity became a well-structured,…
4 NHL General Managers on the Hot Seat This Season
All successful NHL teams are built through a general manager’s (GM) vision. A blueprint has to be made and executed through trades, signings, drafting, and elsewhere. There is no definitive…
5 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat This Season
In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded…
Projecting the New York Islanders 2024-25 Depth Chart
With CapFriendly officially going dark, NHL fans have been forced to analyze their favorite team’s depth chart in a different place. New York Islanders fans are used to general manager…
Oilers’ Trade Candidates to Create Cap Space
According to Frank Seravalli, the Edmonton Oilers could be forced to trade a roster player due to the team’s salary cap struggles, and he mentioned Cody Ceci as the most…
New York Islanders Should Wait to Extend Noah Dobson
The New York Islanders have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, specifically regarding the team’s long-term future. Despite posing as contenders, there is a lot of uncertainty in…