Possible Islanders Trade Packages for Duchene Patrick Hickey Jr. | February 14, 2017 The Colorado Avalanche have a decision this trade deadline — whether or not they trade former first-round pick Matt Duchene. The New York Islanders have an even more important decision:…
Islanders Should Buy at Deadline Patrick Hickey Jr. | February 10, 2017 The New York Islanders have four games in hand on the Boston Bruins and are just two points behind them for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. That…
Should Islanders Take a Chance on Iginla? Patrick Hickey Jr. | February 3, 2017 The trade deadline is looming and the New York Islanders’ playoff chances are getting increasingly better every game. Nevertheless, they’ll have several decisions to make soon. With the expansion draft…
Seidenberg’s Future With Isles Cloudy Patrick Hickey Jr. | January 22, 2017 It’s funny what a difference a few months makes in the National Hockey League. After being bought out by the Boston Bruins — a team he once helped win a…
Islanders Dead in the Water Patrick Hickey Jr. | December 20, 2016 After going on a 5-0-1 run earlier this month in a stretch that appeared to salvage their season, the New York Islanders have lost five straight in heartbreaking fashion. With…
Salary Dump to Follow Clutterbuck Deal? Patrick Hickey Jr. | December 11, 2016 Eyebrows were raised on Friday when New York Islanders grinder Cal Clutterbuck got a five-year extension worth $17.5-million. Citing his aggressive style and age, hockey pundits across the web marked it…
Can Anders Lee Be Fixed? Patrick Hickey Jr. | November 22, 2016 Anders Lee, where are you? Where’s the 25-goal scorer from two years ago? As a matter of fact, where’s the hard-working grinder that scored 15 goals last season and was…
Islanders Must Make a Deal Patrick Hickey Jr. | November 21, 2016 Something needs to happen and fast, or else the New York Islanders’ season is over. Now sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a 5-8-4 record, the team…
Can a Trade Change Isles’ Season? Patrick Hickey Jr. | November 10, 2016 The Islanders’ 5-6-2 start this season through 13 games has the fan base more than upset. They want something done. Imagine the Tasmanian Devil on the hunt for some Little…
Islanders Opening Night Thoughts Patrick Hickey Jr. | October 13, 2016 With PA Parenteau put on waivers and claimed by the New Jersey Devils this week, as well as the demotions of Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock, the New York Islanders…
How Seidenberg Helps the Isles Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 30, 2016 The one-year, $1 million deal that brought veteran D-man Dennis Seidenberg to the Islanders on Sept. 28 wasn’t without its controversy, as hardcore fans wondered just how injured Johnny Boychuk is…
Offensive Expectations for Ryan Strome Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 21, 2016 Signed to a two-year deal worth $5 million on Tuesday, Ryan Strome is back with the New York Islanders. But what can they expect from the former first-round pick? #Isles sign Ryan…