Can Roy’s Tinkering Salvage the Islanders’ Defense?
The modern NHL is a league of attrition, but for the New York Islanders, the 2025-26 campaign is quickly becoming a masterclass in crisis management. We aren’t just seeing new…
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Desperate Times Call for Canadiens to Trade for Phillip Danault (Again)
The Canadiens reacquired Phillip Danault for a second-round pick presumably to help get ready for another playoff run.
Islanders’ Decimated Roster Will Result in Cap Gymnastics
In the modern NHL, depth isn’t just a luxury; it is the primary insurance policy against the inevitable grind of an 82-game schedule. However, for the New York Islanders, the…
Islanders Have Key Defenseman to Build Around With Romanov Extension
The New York Islanders have been busy this offseason with general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche making a few signings. The change of pace from the Lou Lamoriello era is hard…
Red Wings News & Rumors: Defense Trade Targets, Injury Update & More
The 2025 NHL Playoffs are down to the final four teams, which means the Detroit Red Wings are that much closer to roster upgrade season. That’s right, the 2025 NHL…
Islanders News & Rumors: Dobson, Tsyplakov, Romanov, DeAngelo
The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs and will be shifting their focus to the 2025-26 season as they look to make it back to the postseason after an…
Should the Islanders Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline?
The trade deadline is only a few days away, and the New York Islanders are still stuck in the middle. They are on the outside of the playoff picture looking…
Islanders 2022 NHL Draft Haul Saved Lamoriello’s Job
For all the criticism that general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has received for how he’s run the New York Islanders, he’s also drafted well in recent years. Sure, the 2019,…
Islanders Defeat Sabres 4-3 Despite Suffering Multiple Injuries
The New York Islanders defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 Friday night despite suffering multiple injuries to three of their defenseman. Alexander Romanov had missed the Islanders’ previous three games with…
Islanders’ Latest Loss Proves Why Romanov Is Team’s Best Defenseman
Saturday, Oct. 26 felt like a low point for the New York Islanders. Before their game even started, they made headlines for their roster moves. Typically, this would allow the…