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…
Category Archives: Patrick Roy
Today in Hockey History: June 4
June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
4 Things the Islanders Can Learn From the Panthers
The Florida Panthers punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. It’s the…
Today in Hockey History: May 29
May 29 has proven to be a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. The greatest player to ever play shattered the dreams of one of…
Today in Hockey History: May 28
May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final…
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…
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…
Today in Hockey History: May 24
The top three National Hockey League teams you think of when it comes to dynasties all won Stanley Cups on this date. Today is also the anniversary of the most…
Today in Hockey History: May 19
A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let’s begin…
Islanders Can Benefit From Maple Leafs’ Offseason Changes
The Toronto Maple Leafs recently made the biggest offseason headlines by firing Sheldon Keefe. The team, starting with the front office, needed a scapegoat for the lost season and the…