Islanders Upgrade Offense Despite Not Making Moves Jon Zella | August 12, 2021 New York Islanders fans are having a tough summer. They’ve been vocally critical of their team’s general manager, Lou Lamoriello, but not for what he’s done, rather, it’s for what…
3 Key Lamoriello Moves with the Islanders Jon Zella | August 11, 2021 It’s almost difficult to comprehend that New York Islanders’ general manager Lou Lamoriello has been with the team for three seasons, albeit two severely shortened ones. He’s shown his savviness…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Keeping Trades & Signings Secret for Now Jon Zella | August 3, 2021 The complete radio silence from the New York Islanders, and many of the remaining restricted or unrestricted free agent players linked to the Islanders, shouldn’t surprise anyone. A long-running joke…
Islanders Enter Free Agency with Internal & External Targets Jon Zella | July 28, 2021 As the New York Islanders head into free agency on Wednesday at noon, there’s a lot to digest for fans. For the first time in a long while, this team…
Breaking Down Pros, Cons of Islanders Retaining Palmieri Jon Zella | July 7, 2021 When New York Islanders captain Anders Lee went down with a season-ending knee injury in March, it dictated what the team would look for at the trade deadline. Not only…
Islanders Game 6 Storylines Echo Those of 2015 Cup Run Jon Zella | June 25, 2021 The New York Islanders‘ Game 6 victory, staving off elimination, could prove to be the last game at Nassau Coliseum. If it sounds familiar, it’s because six years ago, the…
Islanders vs Lightning Is a Display of Identity vs Talent Jon Zella | June 15, 2021 The New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t be further apart in their play style. The Lightning are stacked top to bottom and feature Hart and Vezina Trophy winners,…
Islanders & Bruins Game 6 Storylines Jon Zella | June 9, 2021 The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins have put together one of the more entertaining series of the postseason. Two of the league’s best defensive teams are involved in quite…
Islanders’ Slow Starts Costing Them Playoff Wins Jon Zella | June 4, 2021 The New York Islanders are in the midst of a tough, second-round matchup with the Boston Bruins. Down 2-1 in the series, we’ve seen the Islanders’ start games slowly, allowing…
Islanders & Bruins Second Round Series Preview Jon Zella | May 27, 2021 For the third time in as many seasons, the New York Islanders are headed to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Boston Bruins may serve as their…
Islanders & Penguins Series Storylines Heading Into Game 6 Jon Zella | May 26, 2021 Heading into Game 5 between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was anyone’s series. Both teams had their moments of dominance, leading to a tied series in…
Examining the Islanders Potential First-Round Opponents Jon Zella | May 7, 2021 The New York Islanders punched their ticket to the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Playoffs with their victory over the New York Rangers on May 1. The remaining four games of the…