Noah Dobson exits with apparent injury in major Islanders concern
Noah Dobson has been the only player in the Islanders' top four not plagued by injuries this season, but his status has been a major concern since Monday night. Dobson left the game 1:16 into the third period of the 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets with what appeared to be a foot injury caused […]
Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri not getting caught up in trade rumors
This isn't the first time Kyle Palmieri's name has been thrown around heading into the NHL trade deadline. If the Islanders move the winger, it won't be the first time he's been dealt. But there's one difference between now and when Palmieri had to worry about being traded. “Knowing” [Islanders general manager] Lou [Lamoriello] Like […]
Islanders beat Blue Jackets in critical game for playoff race
At least one team in Columbus had nothing to celebrate Monday. For the Islanders, it was a must-win game against a Blue Jackets team that is chasing them in the wild card race (that is, if they believe the Islanders are still in the wild card race). Combined. It was a 60-minute effort that they […]
Islanders still have ‘ton of belief’ in what Patrick Roy’s building
From Monday to that day a year ago, when Patrick Roy came to Long Island, general manager Lou Lamoriello seemed to have pulled a rabbit out of a hat that might help revive a stagnant franchise. I was in the mood. Roy, bombastic and emotional and one of the best of all time as a […]
Marcus Hogberg’s emergence not creating an Islanders’ goalie controversy
Marcus Hogberg impressed everyone, including Patrick Roy, by starting three of the four games and conceding only three goals in total. However, the Islanders' head coach said Hogberg's goalie rotation, which was tilted almost entirely in favor of Ilya Sorokin, before Sorokin fell ill last week in Utah, prompting Hogberg to acquire a goalie. I […]
Islanders’ woeful penalty kill finally showing signs of improvement
No one has yet given a medal to the Islanders' penalty kill, and there are big questions about whether a unit that has been terrible all season can maintain this performance. But heading into Monday's game against the Blue Jackets, the Islanders will have to win if they have any chance of hanging around in […]
Islanders great Brent Sutter inducted into team’s Hall of Fame
Al Arbor often told young Brent Sutter not to play with a chip on his shoulder. The Islanders already had one Sutter among the team leaders in penalty time, so there was no need for another Sutter to do the same. Arbor told Sutter that he could be like Stan Mikita, the Blackhawks' Hall of […]
Islanders play with renewed energy in win over Sharks
The Islanders have stopped the bleeding, at least for now. That same night, the organization honored Brent Sutter, inducting him into the team's Hall of Fame and UBS Arena's Ring of Honor, presenting him with an unforgettable quadruple and a small special award in front of one of the season's largest crowds. gave. -1 win […]
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov suspended three games for illegal hit
The Islanders will be without Maxim Tsyplakov for the next three games, with the left wing serving a three-game suspension for a hit on the Flyers' Ryan Poehling (an illegal check to the head) during Thursday's game. This was announced by the NHL Players Bureau. Safety was announced on Friday. Just over nine minutes into […]
Islanders fall to Flyers as season and era in real danger of falling apart
This is what January looks like after the season has passed. Forget the seasons. This may look like seeing an entire era of the franchise come to an end. Just a week ago, Lou Lamoriello was optimistic about his team's playoff chances. Now, after losing 5-3 at home to the Flyers on Thursday, the Islanders […]