Revisiting John Tavares’ 9 Seasons with the Islanders
The 2000s was a dark time for the New York Islanders, so when the team landed the first overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, the franchise’s outlook drastically changed.…
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Revisiting Kyle Okposo’s 9 Seasons with the Islanders
Before Kyle Okposo captained the Buffalo Sabres and won a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, he made a name for himself on Long Island. The New York Islanders selected…
3 Islanders Who Missed THW’s Top 100 List
One of the big articles from The Hockey Writers (THW) this week was the top 100 NHL Players for 2024-25, an article courtesy of Jacob Billington. The expected names at…
Islanders’ Brock Nelson Is the Most Underrated Sniper in the NHL
Jacob Billington of The Hockey Writers recently conducted a poll, ranking the best players in the NHL through over 10,000 head-to-head votes, excluding goaltenders. Connor McDavid took the top spot…
Predicting the NHL’s Under-the-Radar 30-Goal Scorers for 2024-25
A lot of fans are optimistic heading into the 2024-25 season and particularly, expect some skaters to overachieve. For a few players, the goal is to score goals, and lots…
Islanders’ Coaches: How Patrick Roy Differs From Lane Lambert
The New York Islanders replaced former head coach Lane Lambert with Hall of Fame goaltender, Patrick Roy, in the middle of the 2023-24 season. Under Roy, the team played to…
Under-The-Radar 30-Goal Scorers From the 2023-24 NHL Season
Who scored 30 goals last season? The first skaters that come to mind are Auston Matthews (69 goals), Connor McDavid (32), Nathan MacKinnon (51), and Nikita Kucherov (44). Some also…
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’ Top Prospects & When They Should Make It to the NHL
The New York Islanders roster is clogged with long-term contracts and no trade clauses. There is not much youth, and there is no room to break through into the top-six…
Cultural Issues Bigger than Islanders & Duclair’s Agreement
The debate over Anthony Duclair‘s decision to cut his dreadlocks and shave his beard after signing with the New York Islanders highlights the complexity of team grooming policies, especially in…