Category Archives: Mike Reilly
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…
Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey
From fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game even take on…
Islanders’ Offseason Moves: Lamoriello Pivoted But Didn’t Change
With training camp around the corner, it’s easy to look back at the offseason and say the New York Islanders had an uneventful, good, even typical one, but not a…
4 Ways the Islanders Can Fix Their Power Play
The New York Islanders’ power play has been weak for a few seasons. Last season, they scored on only 20.35 percent of their opportunities, and it cost them. In one-goal…
Islanders Choosing Veterans Over Youth to Fix Defense
The New York Islanders defense was often criticized last season as old and slow, struggling to keep up with the opposition’s speed. For the first time in general manager (GM)…
Islanders Re-Sign Mike Reilly to 1-Year Deal
The New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Mike Reilly to a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. Reilly as a Defenseman Reilly was claimed on waivers by the Islanders on Nov.…
Predicting Islanders’ 2024 Offseason Contract Extensions
The New York Islanders only have a few contracts to sign this offseason. The major expiring deal was Ilya Sorokin’s, but he has an extension in place that was signed…
Islanders’ New Faces Can Lead Upset of Hurricanes
A team run by Lou Lamoriello that keeps the core intact every season doesn’t appear to have new faces. That’s not the case with the New York Islanders who have…
Islanders Must Fix Abysmal Special Teams to Have Playoff Success
Special teams can often make the difference in a tight playoff series – and the New York Islanders need to figure things out come playoff time. Related: 3 Reasons to…