Simon Holmstrom gets another Islanders chance after Anthony Duclair injury
It was almost a year ago that Lane Lambert pulled the plug on an early-season experiment that had Simon Holmstrom skating on the top line with Bo Horvat and Matt Barzal. Lambert returned to that composition a month later, but again it didn't last, and it didn't last much last season either. That's why the […]
Islanders star Anthony Duclair sidelined indefinitely in crushing injury blow
The Islanders will be without Anthony Duclair for a while. General manager Lou Lamoriello told reporters before the team took to the ice for Monday's practice that the winger's injury would be “more long-term than short-term at this point,” but it would not be season-ending. He said it would be. The exact timing is still […]
Georgia dock walkway collapse cause under investigation as islanders describe ‘horrible’ aftermath
Survivors of the aluminum walkway collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island that killed seven people and injured at least three others have revealed details of what authorities are calling a “catastrophic failure.” At approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crews responded to the Marsh Landing Dock after “a gangway collapsed, sending at […]
Islanders’ Anthony Duclair exits with apparent leg injury
The Islanders' star summer signing could be sidelined for a while. Anthony Duclair came off the ice without weight on his right foot during the third period of Saturday's game against the Canadiens. Duclair appeared to twist and fall awkwardly during a power play, casting a dark cloud over the events at UBS Arena. New […]
Patrick Roy not yet altering Islanders’ fourth line despite struggles
ST. LOUIS — After a disappointing 1-0 overtime loss to St. Louis to end their first road trip of the season in disappointing fashion, there's really only one lineup the Islanders are justified in considering changing. is. But after the trio's underwhelming start, Patrick Roy appears to be showing patience on the fourth line. “I'm […]
Islanders taking notice of Simon Holmstrom’s added dimension
ST. LOUIS — Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau were watching tape a few days ago and noticed a clip of Simon Holmstrom's forecheck. The winger, who plays on the third line with Lee and Pageau, got on the forecheck and played physical hockey, the kind that isn't generally considered part of his game. This isn't […]
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 […]