Grant Hutton looking to be Islanders’ seventh defenseman
Grant Hutton was not drafted. He's been chasing the NHL since signing with the Miami-Ohio Islanders nearly five years ago, appearing in 18 games with the big club and becoming a veteran presence in Bridgeport thanks to his troubles. I also received a backhanded compliment. The dream is etched on his face, which is missing […]
Oliver Wahlstrom makes case for spot on Islanders roster
Oliver Wahlstrom missed a lot of opportunities last season, but the Islanders felt they deserved to give him a chance by re-signing him to a one-year deal this offseason. So while Wahlstrom is unlikely to leave the organization unless the Islanders are taken out of training camp, his aim is to be on the 23-man […]
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov ably bridging communication gap
Put yourself in Maxim Tsyplakov's shoes for a moment. This is a 26-year-old who flew 4,666 miles and seven time zones and didn't know anyone particularly well in his new home. Does anyone really pay attention to foreign language lessons in school, other than what he learned in school? — and for some lessons this […]
Islanders give possible opening night hints with trio of forwards
Reading preseason lineups is a dangerous task at the best of times. But the Islanders offered a reason for the conspiracy on Monday. Maxim Tsyplakov made his debut in the top six. Julien Gauthier was keeping an eye on the fourth row. And Pierre Envall's absence was conspicuous. Maxim Tsyplakov was in the Islanders' top […]
Patrick Roy plans to use Islanders’ full lineup over final two preseason games
Friday's preseason game against the Devils was the last game for the promising player. Islanders coach Patrick Roy fielded an attention-grabbing lineup for the first four games that included a mix of NHL players and prospects who will start the season in AHL Bridgeport, before the Islanders' final two games of the preseason. He said […]
Simon Holmstrom may have chance to seize top-six slot with Islanders
With all eyes on the Islanders' lineup selection, here's what's known about the forward group ahead of October 10th. Anthony Duclair, Bo Horvat and Mathieu Barzal will make up the top line for the opening game. Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri will make up two-thirds of the second line. Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau will […]
Islanders’ defensemen pair of Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock ready to resume
PHILADELPHIA — Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock were regularly considered one of the NHL's best defensive pairs not too long ago. However, due in part to injuries, Pulock missed a significant amount of 2021, and Pelech missed multiple stints over the past two seasons, along with lineup decisions, the two have not played together for […]
Mike Reilly finally has some comfort after hectic Islanders start
PHILADELPHIA — Mike Riley had to relearn everything on the fly not once, but twice last season. After spending training camp and the first few months of the season with the Panthers, Riley was picked up by the Islanders on waivers and had to be cleared in Lane Lambert's system. Two months later, when Lambert […]
Brock Nelson in no rush for an Islanders contract extension
Brock Nelson isn't telling his agent to put down the phone when the puck drops. The Islanders center, who is set to become a free agent next summer, suggested Wednesday that he would be open to negotiating a contract extension during the season if that avenue remains open. “I'm indifferent,” Nelson said, “I know it's […]
Islanders’ Kyle MacLean may get shot on fourth line
It will no longer be an identity line. But the Islanders want their fourth line to fill the same role that the longtime trio of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck has played, though it will likely only include one of those three. Clutterbuck is not participating in camp as he is an unsigned […]