NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Islanders, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, More Jim Parsons | January 4, 2021 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Mathew Barzal is listed at the New York Islanders training camp but was not on the ice. What’s the latest on his status? In Toronto,…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Lightning, Islanders, Senators, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | December 28, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Monday is full of chatter about the Montreal Canadiens and their addition of NHL veteran Corey Perry. Meanwhile, there is buzz the Tampa Bay Lightning…
5 Bold Predictions for the Islanders in 2020-21 Matt Rothman | December 27, 2020 The New York Islanders are coming off their best season since 1993 after advancing to the Eastern Conference Final in 2020. They return a very similar squad for the 2020-21 season and…
Red Wings Have $9.5 Million in Cap Space…5 Fun Ways to Spend It Ian McNaughton | December 24, 2020 With the NHL announcing their plans for how the 2020-21 season would commence, I thought I’d look at nine fun ways for the Red Wings to spend their $9.5 million…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Top 9 Mathew Barzal Plays Jon Zella | December 16, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | November 26, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois still thinks he’ll get Anthony Cirelli and Erik Cernak under contract. Why is he so confident considering the Lightning’s…
Islanders Should Be Thankful for These Recent Draft Picks Jonathan Amatulli | November 24, 2020 Although NHL scouts work extensively year-round to find the top talent in each draft, there is no guarantee that any player will be successful. Every year, there are lottery picks…
Islanders’ Center Depth is a Strength for 2020-21 Season Jonathan Amatulli | November 19, 2020 The New York Islanders are about as complete down the middle as any team in the NHL. Center depth is extremely important in the game today, and the Islanders have…
Anze Kopitar’s Ranking on the Top 20 Centers (Part 2) Quinn McLellan | November 17, 2020 In my previous article, I reviewed Anze Kopitar’s ranking on the NHL Network’s Top-20 Centers fan list. In that article, I concluded that his overall ranking should’ve been 15th out…
Islanders Have More to Do After Signing Pulock Jonathan Amatulli | November 4, 2020 The New York Islanders re-signed one of their top remaining restricted free agents on Wednesday after defenseman Ryan Pulock agreed to a two-year deal. He will earn $5 million annually…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Rangers, Islanders, Bruins More Jim Parsons | November 4, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors, one scribe hints that Sidney Crosby and some of the Penguins veterans will have to make an awkward decision when it comes to their next contracts.…
Islanders’ Calder Trophy Winners Nathaniel McCabe | October 11, 2020 The Calder Trophy is named after the first president of the National Hockey League, Frank Calder. This prominent trophy is awarded to the most impactful rookie in the NHL that…