As the Islanders have catapulted their way up the standings in the East Division in recent weeks, they’ve received some dynamite play from Anders Lee. The Isles captain tallied three goals during the back-to-back against the Buffalo Sabres, adding an essential ferocity to the team’s attack. After perfectly executing a ...
Read More »Taub: Isles bubble has popped, but the memories were endless
The Islanders’ season is over. A magical, unprecedented ride came to an end last night in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This one stings and it will for a while. The Isles came within an earshot of playing ...
Read More »Taub: The Islanders are still alive thanks to dynamite performances from Semyon Varalmov and Anders Lee
The Islanders live to see another day. After being outplayed most of the night in yesterday’s game five, Barry Trotz and Co. found a way to extend the series, winning 2-1 in double-overtime and setting up a pivotal game six Thursday. Jordan Eberle, who had gained a new label for ...
Read More »Despite losing in overtime, Islanders keep showing their resiliency in these playoffs
The Islanders have been good in the playoffs in many facets. Their defensive structure, goaltending, dominant play at 5-on-5 and offensive production, are just some that come to mind. Their resiliency though? That’s on another level. Even in falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime yesterday afternoon in game ...
Read More »Taub: Second Half of This Season the First Real Test for Anders Lee as Captain
Anders Lee has worn the “C” on his sweater for the New York Islanders for a year and a half now, and in that time, there hasn’t been much pressure under his leadership. That is until now. The heat is on for the Isles to not miss the postseason after ...
Read More »Lou Needs to Trade, But What Can He Trade?
As we draw closer to the trade deadline, Islander fans and Isles Twitter have grown restless as they watch their team’s weaknesses be exposed during every game that isn’t against the Detroit Red Wings. The last trade the New York Islanders have made as of January 29th, 2020, was the ...
Read More »2019 UFA Free Agents: Where Are They Now?
The 2019 offseason saw a few surprises. Goaltender Robin Lehner departed for Chicago on a two-year deal, Jordan Eberle returned to the New York Islanders for another five years. And then there was Artemi Panarin, who was the obvious big swing and miss. In the leading moments up to July 1, it ...
Read More »Brasqo: The Frenzy Is Finished, But The Isles Are Not
As the July 1st free agent frenzy came to a close, the New York Islanders are still in a good place. As much as fans do not want to believe it. “Another July 1st, and the Isles didn’t do anything” “Where’s the billboard for Lou?!” Those just a couple tweets ...
Read More »Brasqo: A Voice Of Reason – The Anders Lee Situation
Anxiety and frustration continue to plague the New York Islanders fan base for the second consecutive year, with both UFA captain, Anders Lee, and Vezina trophy finalist, Robin Lehner, left unsigned. So I, much like most if not all of the New York Islanders fan-base, continue to press the “refresh” ...
Read More »Player of the Week Spotlight: Anders Lee
Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one, two players, ...
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