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The different offseason paths the Islanders could take — and what moves it means they’d make
The notion the Isles could hang onto this core and keep everything the same appeared to hit a breaking point last season.
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Islanders' past deals could lend insight into potential Noah Dobson extension
Extending Noah Dobson’s contract was not the first order of business for the Islanders during what should be a truly fascinating offseason.
Want to believe in Ilya Sorokin's Islanders bounce-back? Just watch Sergei Bobrovsky in the playoffs
With Sergei Bobrovsky being one of the front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy, there is a silver lining for the Islanders.
Islanders re-sign forward before NHL free agency after impressive playoff performance
The 25-year-old, a former undrafted free agent whose NHL debut came in January, quickly established himself as a hardworking player.
Isles co-owner nearly hit with ball after Angel Reese's flagrant on Caitlin Clark
You can put this in the category of, you couldn’t make this up if you tried.Â
Which Islanders are in the mix for the NHL's return to the international stage?
In 2021, any time Mat Barzal was asked about the risks of participating in the Beijing Olympics that coming winter, he said it was worth it to represent Team Canada....
Why the Islanders can't just trade away their draft picks this year
This draft, which commences at the end of the month, must be about replenishing an alarmingly thin farm system.
Sad state of NY sports summed up in one stat after Rangers' playoff loss
The Rangers' loss to the Panthers didn’t just extend their Stanley Cup drought to over 30 years, it also ended another season without a championship in New York among the...
New York sports stars who should be next for number retirements
It got me thinking about who might get the next retired number for each of our nine teams in the four major leagues. And here is one guess at that.
Islanders rework goaltending staff ahead of critical offseason for Ilya Sorokin
It did not take the Islanders long to reshuffle their goaltending staff.
Isles' star gets NHL honors for leadership on and off the ice
Anders Lee was named the winner of the NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy, honoring his leadership on the ice and his charitable contributions off it.
Hockey's most hostile fans revealed — here's where the Rangers, Islanders, stack up: poll
A whopping 44% of Blueshirts surveyed by Casino.org confessed to unruly behavior, including taunting, trash-talking, throwing food, and even dropping the gloves against rival fans.
Islanders make NHL Draft trade with more moves possible
The Islanders have not prioritized draft picks under Lamoriello, who last made a first-round selection all the way back in 2019.
What the Islanders and new wing Maxim Tsyplakov are hoping to get from their unexpected partnership
It would blow away expectations for his first year on North American ice if Maxim Tsyplakov can prove an effective scorer for the Islanders.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Islanders repeat as Stanley Cup champions
May 21, 1981:Â The New York Islanders defeat the Minnesota North Stars, 5-1, at Nassau Coliseum to become back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.
Islanders land rising Russian forward ahead of critical offseason
Tsyplakov, 25, scored a career-high 31 goals for Spartak Moscow this season.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Islanders pull off Stanley Cup three-peat
May 16, 1982:Â The New York Islanders sweep the Vancouver Canucks to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup championship.
How fixing their long-suffering special teams may be the key to unlocking a brighter Islanders future
The lowest-hanging fruit for the Islanders in terms year-over-year improvement is — by far — special teams.
Why MSG ranks above all other NYC venues for home team advantage
So far this spring we’ve had two different sets of four: four straight nights when the Knicks and the Rangers alternated games at the Garden.Â
The tension in the Islanders' parting comments before an offseason that promises changes
Asked whether he’s nervous about changes to the roster, Mat Barzal replied, “Definitely. It’s been three years now where we haven’t got over the hump in the first round."
Islanders, Lou Lamoriello must sacrifice key pieces to adapt to modern NHL
They are not built for speed, they are not built for skill, they are not quite built for the NHL of the 2020s.