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With Nick Leddy being dealt to the Red Wings, the Islanders now have a hole on their blue line they have yet to fill. But don’t worry Isles fans… his replacement might be a lot closer than we all think. Who might this replacement be, you’re wondering? A lot of ...
Read More »Taub: Departure of Nick Leddy marks end of an era for Islanders
No matter how much change is expected, it’s still hard when it finally arrives. Change finally came knocking on the Islanders’ door yesterday. The first domino to fall in a very busy offseason for the organization took place last night with Nick Leddy being traded to the Detroit Red Wings ...
Read More »Bentivenga: Leddy dealt to Red Wings as Islanders clear cap space
It was no surprise the New York Islanders offseason would feature several moves to attempt to clear cap space. Now the first domino has fallen, and it’s come at the expense of Nick Leddy. On Friday evening, the Islanders dealt Leddy to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward ...
Read More »Watling: Isles Need to Keep Taylor Hall Quiet for Chance to Advance
A little over six weeks ago, the New York Islanders surrendered their first round pick in the upcoming draft for a pair of New Jersey Devils in Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac. While Palmieri certainly delivered early on against the Pittsburgh Penguins, it has been the player the Isles did ...
Read More »Repetto: Leddy yet to stand out in first round for the Islanders
With the first two games have come and gone of their playoff series, Nick Leddy has yet to stand out for the Islanders. This has been something of note even as the Isles were able to get the split heading home for game three on Thursday night. What’s missing is ...
Read More »Tuchman: Islander Defensemen Getting Offensive this year has been welcoming
One thing that almost every Stanley Cup winning team has in common is a defenseman that can move the puck and contribute offensively. Islander fans know this all too well. Denis Potvin was one of the best and is still, even today, the franchise’s 3rd all-time scorer. This trend hasn’t ...
Read More »Greenberg: Top Five Most Improved Islanders under the Lamoriello-Trotz regime
A lot has changed for the Islanders franchise over the past few years. Since Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz have come on board, the Isles have turned into a legit Stanley Cup contender and one of the stingiest teams in the NHL. While there has been some roster turnover and ...
Read More »Zella: Islanders' Offense Explodes, But Can They Find Consistency?
It’s easy to be excited about the Isles 8-4 victory Thursday night over the Washington Capitals, a team they’re chasing in the standings for the first spot in the East Division. Looking beyond the win column, it was the second time in six games that the Islanders put up six ...
Read More »Brasqo: Slow And Steady Wins The Race – Nine Games In
Nine games in the books, and we’re starting to get a pretty good idea on what the New York Islanders are going to be all about this season. Standing at 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss – the Isles have shown both the highs and lows of completely ...
Read More »Player of The Week Spotlight: Nick Leddy
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 ...
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