Islanders’ 2022 Offseason Hits Standstill Jon Zella | July 19, 2022 The anticipation of the New York Islanders upgrading their offense is bringing fans to the brink. Despite a recent comment by co-owner Jon Ledecky – “In Lou we trust” –…
Islanders’ Reunion with Niederreiter Worth Considering Jon Zella | July 16, 2022 The New York Islanders’ 2010 Draft was largely forgettable outside of their two first-round selections. Then general manager Garth Snow chose Nino Niederreiter at fifth overall before trading the Islanders’…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Prepared Fans for Lackluster Free Agency Jon Zella | July 14, 2022 Once again, the New York Islanders wake up the day after the beginning of free agency with no dance partner. Left at the altar – you get the point. There…
Islanders’ Forward Target Options Narrowed Before Deadline Jon Zella | July 12, 2022 The 2022 NHL Draft has come and gone, but not without a move from New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. It didn’t take long for attention to shift from…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Not Done After Romanov Trade Jon Zella | July 8, 2022 They say you should start like you mean to continue, and New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello put it all on the line at the 2022 NHL Draft, controversially…
Islanders’ Roster Decisions Hinge on 13th Overall Pick at NHL Draft Jon Zella | July 7, 2022 The New York Islanders need to make a splash this summer. General manager Lou Lamoriello has made it known that he’s interested in improving his team through hockey trades, but…
Islanders’ Top Defense Targets Need to Include McDonagh & Dunn Jon Zella | July 1, 2022 The New York Islanders’ options to improve their defense had a healthy number of options less than a month ago. Fast forward to the beginning of July, and the trade…
Islanders Have 3 Good Under-the-Radar Free Agent Targets Jon Zella | June 28, 2022 The New York Islanders need scoring help this offseason. And while a lot of attention — and rightfully so — is getting placed on the big fish in the unrestricted…
Islanders Must Reinvent Themselves Under Lambert Jon Zella | June 20, 2022 With the offseason barely underway, the New York Islanders didn’t just change, they kicked the door down. General manager Lou Lamoriello fired head coach Barry Trotz in an unexpected move…
Islanders’ Options to Upgrade Offense Jon Zella | June 10, 2022 With all of the problems the New York Islanders had on defense the past season, it was the offense that drew the most ire from fans and criticism from the…
Islanders’ Options to Upgrade Defense Jon Zella | June 6, 2022 Barring any moves, the New York Islanders will start the offseason with a shade over $12 million in cap space, enough to make something happen, but general manager Lou Lamoriello…
Islanders’ Player Grades 2021-22: Forwards & Line Combinations Jon Zella | May 31, 2022 It’s no secret – the New York Islanders’ forward unit, along with the offense on the whole, struggled mightily this season. Specifically, the Islanders started out the season with a…
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