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Assistant coach not returning to Islanders in staff shakeup
June 29, 2024 | 4:37pmChanges are coming to the Islanders’ coaching staff.
Islanders rework goaltending staff ahead of critical offseason for Ilya Sorokin
May 30, 2024 | 12:58pmIt did not take the Islanders long to reshuffle their goaltending staff.
What the Islanders and new wing Maxim Tsyplakov are hoping to get from their unexpected partnership
May 23, 2024 | 8:40amIt would blow away expectations for his first year on North American ice if Maxim Tsyplakov can prove an effective scorer for the Islanders.
How fixing their long-suffering special teams may be the key to unlocking a brighter Islanders future
May 16, 2024 | 8:40amThe lowest-hanging fruit for the Islanders in terms year-over-year improvement is — by far — special teams.
The tension in the Islanders' parting comments before an offseason that promises changes
May 9, 2024 | 8:45amAsked 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."
Lou Lamoriello isn't going anywhere, but Islanders GM appears open to 'change'
May 3, 2024 | 9:26pmFirst things first: Lou Lamoriello will be back next season as president and general manager of the Islanders and Patrick Roy will be back as the head coach.
Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason
May 2, 2024 | 8:40amThe Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.
Lou Lamoriello's future and four other pressing questions facing Islanders in critical offseason
May 2, 2024 | 7:30amIf the Islanders are no longer content to keep on running it back, then who is the best person to move them forward?
The Islanders got it right with Patrick Roy
May 1, 2024 | 7:15pmPatrick Roy's presence behind the bench is a reason to cling to hope in 2024-25 no matter what the franchise does this offseason.
Islanders likely to make changes next season despite late-season surge
May 1, 2024 | 3:11amThis does feel like a junction at which bringing the band back together would be a hard sell for the Islanders fan base.
Chris Drury's nephew's heroics lead Hurricanes to second-round clash with Rangers
May 1, 2024 | 2:27amHighlights from the Islanders’ 6-3 season-ending Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes.
Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports
April 26, 2024 | 7:40amIt was a rare occasion when representatives of New York’s four major sports were forced to share the spotlight.
Islanders only can hope for miracle comeback after falling in perilous hole
April 26, 2024 | 12:30amThe Islanders have no choice but to keep believing in themselves and hope they can make history.
Goalie pivot only leaves Islanders with more questions
April 25, 2024 | 11:44pmThis marked the nadir of a season in which Ilya Sorokin never quite looked right and lost his status as the starter a month ago.
Islanders turn to their 'Ferrari' to change fortunes
April 25, 2024 | 4:25pmRoy’s decision to hand the net back over to Sorokin, a Vezina Trophy finalist just a year ago, was front and center ahead of a must-win Game 3.
Islanders make goalie decision for critical Game 3
April 24, 2024 | 8:54pmPatrick Roy is starting Ilya Sorokin over Semyon Varlamov in hopes of giving the Islanders, who are in a 2-0 hole, a lift in Game 3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Roy hints at critical Islanders Game 3 goalie decision
April 23, 2024 | 10:26pmPatrick Roy surely did not mean to lay out the rationale for sticking with Semyon Varlamov in net — that’s just what the Islanders’ coach did.
Patrick Roy brings all-out 'drive,' Stanley Cup pedigree to Islanders on eve of playoffs
April 19, 2024 | 9:03pmThe Stanley Cup playoffs were where Patrick Roy elevated his status as a player into legendary.
The stats that could dictate the Islanders-Hurricanes first-round showdown
April 18, 2024 | 8:45amThe matchup against the Hurricanes serves as a chance at revenge after Carolina eliminated the Islanders last season.
Veteran a big factor in Islanders' run to playoffs in career-best season
April 18, 2024 | 2:32amHitting one milestone on Wednesday was a formality for Kyle Palmieri, whereas hitting another required something to go his way in the season finale.