Hudson Fasching trying to remind changing Islanders of his worth
LOS ANGELES – When he jumped into the scene two years ago, Hudson Fassing appeared to be part of the Islander's fourth line succession plan. Now, whether it's time to implement a playoff push, the franchise appears to be about to change this summer, so he's still a factor for the islanders. “It's definitely a […]
Adam Boqvist skates at center with Islanders in a lineup crunch
ANAHEIM, CA – Kyle McLean was out of the sick line-up on Sunday, so the islanders tried something out of the field on the left. With the intention of the islanders playing like 12 and 8 years old, defender Adam Bokvist, who focused on the fourth line at MacLean's spot, focused on MacLean's spot with […]
Islanders miss chance to jump up wild-card standings with loss to Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The islanders had seven defenders in their Sunday lineup, but sometimes one of them was not willing to hit. Most of the season is a quiet line, with the lack of edge and physicality that is inherent in the game. When Ilya Sorokin bailed out over and over again, we were able […]
Lou Lamoriello gives glimpse of Islanders’ offseason plan
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Lou Lamoriello didn't emit the feeling of someone satisfied with the trade deadline when the islanders spoke with reporters before defeating the shark 4-2 on Saturday. Although happy with his return, future Calm Richie has confirmed that Islander GM will keep Brock Nelson, but traded him after the team's contract overture […]
Islanders clip Sharks thanks to Ilya Sorokin’s goaltending to keep playoff hopes alive
SAN JOSE, CA – The first game of islanders without Brock Nelson proved how important Ilya Sorokin is for the playoff push. The islanders left San Jose and beat the Sharks 4-2, but not the most beautiful performance of the group that made a hole in the deal that sent Nelson to Colorado on Friday. […]
Islanders’ Mike Reilly finally returns to play following heart surgery
SAN JOSE, CA – Sweat was still clung to Mike Riley's face and covering her hair as she detailed the last four months since she left the ice on Saturday morning. He was breathing hard – the blood pump, the heart was working. These are small miracles and things you only notice after your doctor […]
Calum Ritchie gives Islanders’ woeful prospect pool an instant boost
San Jose, CAIF. – A year ago, the islander's prospect pool was widely regarded as one of the worst cases in hockey. Quinn Finley and Danny Nelson have taken a positive step in their respective college programs, and the team has used their first round picks with Cole Izerman, so it's been building for the […]
Islanders trying to extend Kyle Palmieri in trade deadline reversal
San Jose, California – Kyle Palmieri will remain on Long Island. The islanders signed an extension to Brock Nelson and gave up on placing him in Colorado late Thursday night, but the club follows the league's sources to keep Palmieri and try to expand him. Although it has not been agreed yet, both sides are […]
Islanders’ playoff hopes hinge on West Coast trip
San Jose, California – It's easy to forget this time of year. The hockey season is still ongoing and I'm playing a hockey game. And for the islanders, there are still playoff races. They started on Thursday just below four points, albeit with five teams jumping. Whatever their team looks like Saturday, when the islanders […]
Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster
SAN JOSE, CA – The head and heart calculations that dragged the islanders' decisions, or lack of that, became an inflection point last month, late Thursday evening. Islanders bid farewell to Brock Nelson and traded one of the biggest dominos of the deadline for Colorado, including William Dufour of Cal Richie, William Dufour of Oliver […]