Islanders hope strong game will be start of Ilya Sorokin turnaround
There are a lot of things that need to be fixed if the Islanders are to make the playoffs. However, getting the best out of Ilya Sorokin is non-negotiable. It would be harsh to say that Sorokin is far from being the Islanders’ biggest problem this season, or even an issue at all. The netminder […]
Islanders’ Patrick Roy change already showing signs of working
Perhaps the best way to understand how different the Islanders are playing under Patrick Roy is to start with this. In Monday’s 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Isles iced the puck just twice. Understand, this wasn’t a game the Islanders completely dominated. Especially in the second half, the Leafs launched a fierce attack. […]
Islanders’ Adam Pelech-Ryan Pulock defensive pairing reunited
TORONTO — Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock are back with the Islanders. Adam Pelech and Ryan Purok pair up again. And all was well in the islanders’ world. Monday’s 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs marked the ninth time this season the Islanders started the night with a fully healthy defense and the first time […]
Islanders battle for badly needed win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO — If the Islanders are going to struggle over the next nine weeks to make the playoffs, Monday was a pretty good start. Patrick Roy said it’s playoff hockey from now on for the Islanders, and it certainly looked like that in their 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. The Isles […]
Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom continuing to get a shot under Patrick Roy
TORONTO — Before the All-Star break, Patrick Roy said he wanted to know if Oliver Wahlstrom was just a good practice player or a player who could contribute to the lineup. Heading into the Islanders’ first game after the hiatus, Roy likely thought he had enough to keep Wahlstrom getting shots. Not only did the […]
Ryan Pulock returns from injury as Islanders near full health
TORONTO — The Islanders moved a few steps closer to being healthy Sunday by placing Ryan Pulock off long-term injured reserve and returning him from the All-Star break against the Maple Leafs. Pulock, who suffered a lower-body injury Dec. 7 against the Blue Jackets, had missed the past 24 games before participating in Sunday’s practice. […]
Islanders waive Julien Gauthier in positive Oliver Wahlstrom sign
The first casualty of the Patrick Roy era was Julien Gauthier. The Islanders placed the 26-year-old winger on waivers on Friday after Gauthier suffered a healthy scrape in the final game before the All-Star break and sat on the bench in the game against Montreal before that. While the exact impact of this transfer is […]
Islanders show promise under Patrick Roy, but time not on their side
You'd be optimistic if Patrick Roy's first three games as Islanders coach were the first three of the season. Even though the Islanders lost to the Golden Knights and Canadiens, there's a lot to like about when you look at the advanced numbers. After an eventful game against Dallas, the Isles won in overtime but […]
Islanders ‘disappointing’ Stadiu Series jerseys leave fans dumbfounded
The Islanders finally unveiled their Stadium Series jerseys on Friday, but the design sparked a lot of criticism on social media. The jersey has a dark blue base with a large orange stripe down the middle and the word “Isles” in all caps. According to an NHL press release, the design is based on the […]
Islanders’ furious rally falls short in loss to Canadiens
MONTREAL — Patrick Roy wanted to focus on the team and not himself Thursday. By the end of the night, some of the attention was certainly on the Islanders, but if it was a Roy win, it sure was a disaster. The Islanders paid the price for the blowout loss, spoiling Roy's return to Montreal, […]