Islanders Remain Stagnant While Metro Rivals Improve

With the 2023-24 NHL season fast approaching, the New York Islanders are in the midst of another uneventful offseason. General manager Lou Lamoriello doubled down in his belief that his current roster has what it takes to bring the ...

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Islanders’ Lamoriello & Yankees’ Cashman: Happy with Status Quo

The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came and went as July turned to August. The New York Yankees, who entered the deadline with a 55-51 record and were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, did nothing. Their gener...

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Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul

From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday is coming up in about six weeks, and if he were Mark Giordano, he’d still be lacing up his skates. 

In this post, I wa...

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Grading Lou Lamoriello’s Trades as New York Islanders GM

Lou Lamoriello has established himself as a quiet general manager (GM). He rarely speaks, doesn't trade much, and seldom makes a splash in free agency. When he does make a deal, it usually has massive ramifications.

Lou Lamoriello of ...

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Islanders’ Wahlstrom Bets on Self by Accepting Qualifying Offer

The New York Islanders signed Oliver Wahlstrom, who was a restricted free agent (RFA), to a qualifying offer. The deal is a one-year, $874,125 contract that keeps the 23-year-old on the roster for next season and all but wraps up general manage...

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Islanders Must Focus On Nylander After Missing Out on DeBrincat

The big news in the offseason recently was the Alex DeBrincat trade. He was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Detroit Red Wings — his hometown team — for Dominik Kubalik, prospect Donovan Sebrango, a condition...

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Islanders Lamoriello is Betting On Current Roster: Now What?

New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello typically waits the entire offseason until he makes his signings. This year, he wasted no time. On the first day of free agency, he re-signed Pierre Engvall to a seven-ye...

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Islanders Cap Crunch Causing Issues for Lamoriello

One common narrative amongst NHL teams this offseason is a major cap crunch. Many teams are up against the salary cap and it is becoming harder to move players. June 29 was an example of how difficult it's been when New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamorie...

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Lamoriello Emphasizes Scoring with 2023 Draft Class

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. Connor Bedard went number one overall to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks made a surprising selection with Leo Carlsson, and all 32 teams looked to add elite young talent to their farm...

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Islanders & Flames Can Be Ideal Trade Partners

The New York Islanders enter this offseason with the hopes of adding one or two pieces to a contending roster to put them over the top next year. They made the playoffs this season but were eliminated in the First Round by the Caroli...

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Islanders Lamoriello Could Be Signaling a Busy Summer

Last offseason, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello made two big moves early. He fired head coach Barry Trotz and replaced him with Lane Lambert while he made a big acquisition during the NHL Entry Draft, acquiring defenseman Alexander Romanov in exchange for the...

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Islanders 12 Steps to a Perfect Offseason

With the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup last week, the 2023 offseason is in full swing. All 32 NHL teams are preparing for the Entry Draft in Nashville next week, followed by the subsequent free agency.

Related: Islanders' Pros & Cons of Takin...

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Islanders’ Pros & Cons of Taking a Goalie in 2023 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders have a few options for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Ideally, they target forwards with their second- and fourth-round selections to add a spark to the offense. If a great defense prospect falls to th...

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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 Need to Make Changes This Offseason

The New York Islanders' season has officially come to an end after an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 Friday night. The goal was scored off of an Adam Pelech turnover in the defensive zone, with Paul Stastny putting one past goaltender Ilya Sorokin from ...

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Horvat Has Made Immediate Impact for Islanders

The New York Islanders got the trade frenzy started on Jan. 30th when general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello made the blockbuster deal to land the 27-year-old Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks. The Islanders were struggling at the time of the trade, and Lamoriello sho...

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Islanders’ 2023 Trade Deadline Was Strong But Fell Short

The 2023 Trade Deadline is in the rearview mirror and it was one of the busiest in recent seasons, especially for the contending teams in the Eastern Conference. The New York Rangers acquired Patrick Kane, the New J...

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Islanders at Crossroads With Barzal Injury & Trade Deadline

The New York Islanders are having a rocky season. They are currently in playoff position in the Eastern Conference but are fighting off multiple teams for a wild-card spot. They have a 29-24-7 record and have...

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Islanders Need to Acquire a Blueliner to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

One of the strengths of this New York Islanders team over the past four seasons has been their strong goaltending and steady defensive play. Since the firing of former head coach Barry Trotz, this hasn't b...

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5 Islanders Predictions For Remainder of Season

The New York Islanders regular season resumes tonight following the mid-season NHL All-Star Break. To date, it has been largely inconsistent. Through 52 games played, they boast a record of 25-22-5, good for 55 points. They currently sit two point...

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