3 Trades the Islanders & Maple Leafs Can Make Mike Fink | February 5, 2024 The NHL season returns from the All-Star Break with the New York Islanders facing the team that hosted the 2024 All-Star Game, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on Monday night. Both…
Josh Bailey’s No. 12 Needs to Be Retired by the Islanders Michael Ostrower | February 1, 2024 Josh Bailey’s contributions often go unnoticed due to his unfortunate ending in New York. His trade to the Chicago Blackhawks was a sour departure, as he got traded as part…
Islanders’ Coaching Isn’t the Problem; A Lack of Talent Is Anthony Russo | February 1, 2024 The New York Islanders have continued to lose games at the beginning of the Patrick Roy era, but the biggest flaw in the organization cannot be ignored. The lack of…
Islanders Must Make Some Roster Moves After All-Star Break Mike Fink | January 31, 2024 The 2023-24 NHL season has felt like three or even four seasons for the New York Islanders. There were promising stretches and two months that could have easily ended their…
Islanders vs Canadiens: An Early Test For Patrick Roy Mike Fink | January 25, 2024 Patrick Roy made a name for himself in Quebec. Born in Quebec City, he grew up in the province and was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984 (a draft…
New York Islanders Can’t Trade First-Round Pick This Time Anthony Russo | January 25, 2024 The New York Islanders find themselves in an imperfect position ahead of the trade deadline. With the intriguing hire of Patrick Roy, there’s hope for optimism to be had from…
Islanders Need to Be Patient with Pierre Engvall Michael Ostrower | January 24, 2024 The New York Islanders’ acquisition of Pierre Engvall was a strange trade at the time. The team had already made a big splash in acquiring Bo Horvat, and Engvall was…
Patrick Roy Can Turn Islanders Into Golden Knights Mike Fink | January 23, 2024 The Patrick Roy era is off to a promising start with plenty of optimism for the team and the fanbase for the rest of the season. He was hired on…
Pros & Cons of Islanders Hiring Patrick Roy Mike Fink | January 22, 2024 The Patrick Roy era on Long Island started with a bang. He was hired on Jan. 20 with the New York Islanders coming off a disastrous road trip and his…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Islanders, Oilers Jim Parsons | January 21, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders have hired Patrick Roy as their next head coach. Were there other candidates? How did this news seemingly pop up out…
Islanders Fire Lambert Midseason: Why Lamoriello Pulled the Plug Mike Fink | January 21, 2024 A loss to one of the worst teams in the NHL to wrap up a 0-3-1 road trip was enough for the general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello. The New York…
Islanders Fire Lane Lambert, Hire Patrick Roy Michael Ostrower | January 20, 2024 General manager Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders announced today that Lane Lambert has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities. Patrick Roy has been named the team’s head coach.…