Islanders have gotten right answers to 3 biggest questions
ST. LOUIS — This is why, despite an underwhelming 1-1-1 record, if I were Patrick Roy or Lou Lamoriello, I'd be pretty happy with how things are going. Three of the biggest questions about the Islanders when they reported to camp a month ago were how Anthony Duclair and Max Tsyplakov would fit, and how […]
Ilya Sorokin stellar in return as Islanders top Avalanche for season’s first win
DENVER — A night about two goaltenders the Islanders had pinned their hopes on ended with wins for both. Victory for Patrick Roy back in Colorado. Ilya Sorokin wins on his return to the crease. And it's a much-needed win for the Islanders. The Islanders avoided losing their first three games and will head to […]
Islanders must start limiting turnovers in defensive zone: Patrick Roy
DALLAS — Patrick Roy maintained a largely optimistic tone after the Islanders lost their first two games. But he also noted that turnovers from the defensive zone are a persistent problem. It's an issue that directly led to the Stars' goal on Saturday, and one that was prominent in each of the first two games […]
Islanders blanked by Stars and remain in search for first win
DALLAS — After just two games, it's not yet time to check the guts for the Islanders. But after 120 total minutes of regular-season hockey, in which the Islanders have rarely looked as organized and consistent as they have throughout much of the preseason, that won't be far off. Saturday's 3-0 loss to Dallas continued […]
Max Tsyplakov, Islanders’ rookie KHL import, shines in NHL debut
DALLAS — Max Tsyplakov didn't take the rookie lap before his NHL debut Thursday night, but he didn't look much like a rookie once the game started. The 26-year-old impressed throughout the preseason after arriving from the KHL, but questions remained heading into Opening Day as to how quickly he could adapt to the NHL […]
Islanders coach Patrick Roy marvels at Mets’ incredible journey to NLCS
DALLAS — Patrick Roy, like the rest of New York, is surprised by the OMG Mets. The Islanders' head coach admits he's not good at baseball, but he's well aware of the Mets' turnaround from a sub-. They advanced to the playoffs and chased them until they won. A dramatic series between the Brewers and […]
Islanders get some early déjâ vu in season-opening OT loss to Utah
Patrick Roy mentioned multiple times in the days leading up to Thursday that the Islanders' preseason was successful not because of the results, but because of the process he felt was successful. And while he can keep emphasizing that message as much as he wants after the opener, that doesn't tend to be what people […]
Semyon Varlamov to get opening night start as Islanders taking it slow with Ilya Sorokin
This is Semyon Varlamov's net on opening night. Ilya Sorokin will back up Varlamov in Thursday night's game against Utah Hockey Club and will be ready to play if needed, but Sorokin will miss most of the preseason and training camp after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Because of this, the Islanders have no intention of […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat named team’s alternate captain
Bo Horvat had been an unofficial member of the Islanders' coaching group since arriving in New York, so sewing a letter onto his sweater was only natural now that he had the opportunity to do so. Horvat, a former Canucks captain, will carry the 'A' mark as assistant captain alongside Brock Nelson, replacing Cal Clutterbuck […]
Islanders’ Noah Dobson looking to improve on strong 2023-24 season
Noah Dobson asked and answered the question a year ago, and then answered some more. It ended up being the season in which Dobson made his breakthrough, transforming from a young player full of potential to a star player who lived up to his potential. He scored more points than any Islanders defenseman since Denis […]