While it’s difficult not to trust head coach Barry Trotz with how he constructs the lineup, there have been some headscratchers this season, namely, whenever Leo Komarov is playing. Be that as it may, there’s a method to his madness, as we’ve seen, and, at least as of late, the ...
Read More »Nichols: Islanders' 2019-20 season was a major success
Who expected the New York Islanders to go six games deep into the Eastern Conference Final? The short answer: Only Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz. It was a season of ups and downs for the Islanders, from the 17-game point streak to sub .500 hockey the rest of the way; ...
Read More »Islanders Second Line Revived in Game 3 Win
It’s been a little while since the New York Islanders second line took control of a game. That changed in Game 3 when the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Friday night. The Islanders took a two-goal lead in the second period with goals by Adam Pelech and ...
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 »The second and third lines shine for the Islanders in Game 1 win
The Islanders know that if they are going to advance to the second round, they are going to need contributions from all four forward lines. Yesterday, it was the second and third lines which led the charge in the team’s 2-1 victory over the Panthers in game one of their ...
Read More »Islanders' Second Line Leading the Way
The New York Islanders 16-game point streak is the definition of historic. There are so many factors that have attributed to the “surprising success” of the Islanders, which we all know starts with head coach Barry Trotz and the structure he has put in place. It has transformed players such ...
Read More »Taub: Beauvillier Having A Bounce Back Year Crucial for Isles
As August approaches, questions remain about the New York Islanders’ opening night roster. Anthony Beauvillier, has not accepted the qualifying offer that he was offered at this time last month. It’s expected, however, that he will still be sporting an Islanders uniform barring a blockbuster trade. “I trust Philip and ...
Read More »Player of The Week Spotlight: Anthony Beauvillier
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 or two ...
Read More »What's Going on At The Worlds? Isles Addition
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs rage on, across the world over in Demark, the 2018 IIHF World Championships are in full swing. And with the preliminaries now complete, and the knockout stage beginning tomorrow, the games are only going to get more exciting. For six members of the New York Islanders, the ...
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