Islanders Accomplish Only Half of the Job at NHL Draft
It has been a long time coming for New York Islanders fans to see their organizational hierarchy walk up to the podium and make a first-round selection. That changed on…
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Islanders Drafted What Lamoriello Wanted, Not What They Needed
The New York Islanders needed to have a great draft, considering the state of their farm system and roster. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft, in which they had three selections…
Islanders’ Top Free Agent Target Must Be Jake Guentzel
These days, it’s hard to know which rumors are worth believing and which are just smoke screens. Every team is moving full speed ahead where any big move can be…
5 Moves the Islanders Should Make During Draft Week
Draft week isn’t just about adding young promising teenagers to an organization’s prospect pool; it’s also about making hockey trades to improve the roster now and for the future. The…
Who Should the Islanders’ Trade Target Be: Ehlers or Laine?
The New York Islanders are looking to add talent on the wing and can do so in a trade this summer. They have plenty of centers but lack that elite…
Islanders’ Likeliest Time to Make Splashy Move This Offseason
It’s that time of year when plenty of trade speculation articles are out there. From Mitch Marner to Martin Necas or Nikolaj Ehlers, and now Patrik Laine, some stars could…
Islanders Have Many Options to Upgrade Roster with Salary Cap Increase
Outside of the Stanley Cup Final, the big NHL news this week was about the salary cap, which will increase significantly for the first time since the pandemic. It’s a…
Islanders Mirror Oilers & Panthers Coaching Staffs But Fall Short in Other Areas
It’s hard to look at the New York Islanders and see them as close to the Stanley Cup, especially when they are compared to the two finalists, the Edmonton Oilers…
Are the Islanders Close to Being Stanley Cup Contenders?
The Stanley Cup Final is set to begin in less than a week. For the New York Islanders, it will be the 40th straight year without an appearance in the…
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,…