Islanders Identity Line Entering Transition Season

The fourth line or "Identity Line" has been a staple of the New York Islanders and their recent success. The trio of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck, and Matt Martin has provided the team with a great checking presence and d...

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NHL’s All-Time Records: The B-Sides

Statistics play a massive role in the NHL. Not only do they indicate how well a player or team is doing, but they are used to compare current NHLers from the past and the present. Whether it is goals, assists, wins or points, stats are an important part of the NHL as th...

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Islanders 3 Most Expendable Players

The 2023-24 season is just around the corner with the offseason moves all but wrapped up. The New York Islanders re-signed their pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and extended goaltender Ilya Sorokin for the next eight years and are hoping to take a step forward this seas...

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3 Ways the Islanders Can Avoid Aging

The New York Islanders have an aging roster. Seven forwards that are projected to start on opening night will be 30 years old or older. If Zach Parise, who the team hopes to have back, returns for one more season, 10 players will be over the age of 30 to start the seaso...

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Islanders Need to Break up the Fourth Line

The trio of Matt Martin, Cal Clutterbuck and Casey Cizikas have been a staple of the New York Islanders for nearly a decade, minus the two seasons Martin spent in Toronto. Former head coach Barry Trotz described them as the "identity line" and that is exactly what the...

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Islanders Must Change Despite Lamoriello’s Reluctance

After months of silence, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally spoke to the public on Tuesday, June 7. In his press conference, he spoke about how he will be back along with head coach Lane Lambert and provid...

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Islanders ‘Identity Line’: How Much Mileage Is Left in the Tank?

If you think of the New York Islanders' grinding style and how it shapes team mentality and success, the fourth line, known as the 'Identity Line,' is what first comes to mind. Comprised of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikias, and Cal Clutterbuck, thi...

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Islanders & Maple Leafs Can Be Trade Partners This Offseason

The New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs are entering pivotal offseasons. For the Islanders, they reached the playoffs but after being eliminated in the first round, it's clear they need to make a ...

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Islanders’ Depth Issues Coming to Surface Due to Injuries

Injuries are starting to pile up for the New York Islanders, and their lack of depth is becoming a major issue. Mathew Barzal was injured last week in a blowout loss to the Boston Bruins and is expected to be out "week-to-week," wh...

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Islanders 4th Line Will Be Pivotal in Upcoming Road Trip

The New York Islanders are about to begin a season-defining road trip that will determine if they can compete with the best teams in the league and remain one of the top teams in the Metropolitan Division. With a 17-12 record, they will look to k...

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