Islanders’ Offseason Upgrades Didn’t Move the Needle Mike Fink | July 19, 2024 The New York Islanders all but put a bow on the offseason when they re-signed Simon Holmstrom. They still have to deal with Oliver Wahlstrom, who heads to arbitration but…
Islanders’ Lamoriello Needs to Follow Golden Knights’ Ruthless Trade Model Michael Ostrower | July 17, 2024 When Lou Lamoriello took over as the New York Islanders general manager (GM) following captain John Tavares’ departure, he created an identity on Long Island. This identity became a well-structured,…
4 NHL General Managers on the Hot Seat This Season Michael Ostrower | July 14, 2024 All successful NHL teams are built through a general manager’s (GM) vision. A blueprint has to be made and executed through trades, signings, drafting, and elsewhere. There is no definitive…
Projecting the New York Islanders 2024-25 Depth Chart Michael Ostrower | July 13, 2024 With CapFriendly officially going dark, NHL fans have been forced to analyze their favorite team’s depth chart in a different place. New York Islanders fans are used to general manager…
Lamoriello Still Has Work To Do This Offseason Mike Fink | July 3, 2024 The New York Islanders have already surprised everyone by being active in the offseason. They re-signed Mike Reilly to a one-year deal, a move that solidifies the later lines of…
Islanders Draft News: Wahlstrom, Tsyplakov, Coaching Changes & More Michael Ostrower | June 30, 2024 The New York Islanders had a successful 2024 NHL Draft that saw the team revive its depleting prospect pool. With most of the attention on the early selections of Cole…
4 Trades the Islanders Must Avoid This Offseason Anthony Russo | June 11, 2024 New York Islanders fans can expect changes this offseason – but not every one of them is a slam dunk. Before free agency, you can bet president and general manager…
Islanders Fans Shouldn’t Expect Flashy Offseason Despite Early Activity by Lamoriello Mike Fink | May 27, 2024 New York Islanders fans have grown accustomed to a quiet offseason. Usually, general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello addresses the public briefly at the end of the summer, if at all,…
Islanders Have Decisions Looming on 5 Key Players Anthony Russo | May 22, 2024 Sometimes NHL franchises are forced to part ways with pieces they want to keep. That’s the reality of the hard salary cap in place since the 2005-06 season, which forces…
Islanders Need to Mirror the Yankees & Start Having Fun Michael Ostrower | May 21, 2024 After getting eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1, the New York Islanders need to look internally to see what is holding the team back from reaching its full…
New York Islanders Are Stuck in Mediocrity Michael Ostrower | May 18, 2024 The New York Islanders have found themselves in as bad of a situation a team could be in. In sports, successful teams tend to have a direction. A team should…
Islanders’ Top Offseason Priority Should Be Steven Stamkos Anthony Russo | May 16, 2024 Steven Stamkos is arguably the best player that’s set to hit free agency – and the New York Islanders need to do everything in their power to sign him. Related:…