Islanders broadcaster Brendan Burke returning to MSG Network
Brendan Burke will be back in front of the microphone for the upcoming Islanders season. The Isles’ television station has come to an agreement with MSG Network to return this season, with the deal expected to be finalized in the coming days. Newsday reported. The 40-year-old Burke, who replaced Howie Rose in the 2016-17 season, […]
Oliver Wahlstrom’s Islanders future still in doubt despite contract
For now, at least, Oliver Wahlstrom will remain with the Islanders. According to Sportsnet reporter Elliotte Friedman, the former first-round draft pick re-signed on a one-year, $1 million deal ahead of his scheduled arbitration hearing. But it would still be a surprise if the 24-year-old Wahlstrom were on the Opening Day roster. The Islanders and […]
Anthony Duclair could be answer to Islanders’ top-line dilemma
When the Islanders acquired Bo Holbert ahead of the 2023 All-Star Game, it was clear that he and Mathew Barzal would make up two-thirds of the top line for the foreseeable future. Who would make up the remaining third was less clear, but the answer stumped both Lane Lambert and Patrick Roy. In the 86 […]
Islanders Are Bringing Back Their Polarizing Fisherman Logo, But It’s Going To Their AHL Team In Bridgeport
It’s baaaccckkkk! It’s known as one of the most infamous and polarizing logos in the history of hockey, and it’s made its return on a permanent basis. With that being said, however, it won’t be in the NHL, it’ll instead be in the American Hockey League (AHL). You know the New York Islanders. Well, if […]
Ruslan Iskhakov leaving Islanders for KHL’s CSKA Moscow
Ruslan Iskhakov appeared in two games for the Islanders in the second half of last season, but those were his only games with the club. Industry sources told The Post that the 23-year-old, who led the AHL’s Bridgeport in goals and assists last season, is signing with the KHL’s CSKA Moscow. The news was first […]
Islanders future now can be found with BU hockey
Providence College won’t be Lou Lamoriello’s most avid Hockey East fan this season for the first time since he helped found the conference. Well, admittedly, it may not be that easy to lure the Islanders general manager away from his alma mater, but Islanders fans who haven’t had a good reason to watch college hockey […]
Islanders have dwindling options for further improvements
Inevitably, the Islanders will be on the move this summer. But whether that means something seismic will happen within the franchise or if the Islanders will simply finish the summer resolving their issues with restricted free agents Simon Holmstrom, Oliver Wahlstrom and Ruslan Iskhakov is a question, and the answer isn’t entirely in their own […]
Anthony Duclair’s bond with Patrick Roy made it ‘hard to say no’ to Islanders
Lou Lamoriello has always portrayed trading as the art of the possible. The Islanders had limited flexibility on the first day of free agency, so coach Patrick Roy did what he could, signing winger Anthony Duclair to a team-friendly contract and retaining bluelineman Mike Riley while also leaving himself open to potential additions in the […]
Islanders add two-time Cup winner Tommy Albelin as assistant coach
Lou Lamoriello has re-hired several former Devils staff members to fill out the Islanders coaching staff. The Islanders named Tommy Alverin as an assistant coach on Monday, returning him to the NHL bench for the first time in 10 years. Alverin will coach the defensemen after Doug Huda was fired. The Islanders have added former […]
Three potential targets for Islanders in NHL free agency
With free agency underway, let’s take a look at three targets the Islanders will have this offseason. Jeff Skinner Position: Winger | Age: 32 Unless the Islanders make a move to free up space, Skinner is likely the highest-caliber scorer they can acquire on the free agent market. Jeff Skinner, who was acquired from the […]