Islanders Trading for Jesperi Kotkaniemi Is a Risk Worth Taking
The New York Islanders have been active early in the offseason, notably with a recent draft picks trade. They moved back two spots in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and…
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4 Young NHL Players Who Can Rebound Like Alexis Lafreniere
Alexis Lafreniere is having himself a year! He put together a great season, scoring 28 goals and 29 assists yet he’s stood out in the playoffs more with seven goals…
Islanders Fans Shouldn’t Expect Flashy Offseason Despite Early Activity by Lamoriello
New York Islanders fans have grown accustomed to a quiet offseason. Usually, general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello addresses the public briefly at the end of the summer, if at all,…
Islanders Fans Shouldn’t Expect Flashy Offseason Despite Early Activity by Lamoriello
New York Islanders fans have grown accustomed to a quiet offseason. Usually, general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello addresses the public briefly at the end of the summer, if at all,…
4 Reasons the 2023-24 Oilers Are Different From Previous Teams
The common criticism of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era Edmonton Oilers has been that they are good but not great. They have a top-heavy roster that can get…
Ranking Patrick Roy Among NHL’s 2023-24 Midseason Coach Hirings
The 2023-24 season was one of midseason hirings and firings. The tone was set days before the season began when the Columbus Blue Jackets fired Mike Babcock despite hiring him…
4 Lessons to Learn From 2024 Stanley Cup Conference Final Teams
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are up to the conference final phase and only four teams remain. The Dallas Stars face the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference while the Florida…
4 Lessons to Learn From 2024 Stanley Cup Conference Final Teams
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are up to the conference final phase and only four teams remain. The Dallas Stars face the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference while the Florida…
Canucks/Oilers Series Exceeded All of the Hype
There was plenty of hype heading into the second round matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks. The last two Canadian teams with the best records in the…
Islanders Must Consider Trading Pageau This Offseason
The offseason is in full swing for the majority of the NHL and the rumors keep on coming. For the New York Islanders, it’s clear they need to move around…