The New York Islanders fought off their first elimination game of the Eastern Conference Final, but will need to continue to win to keep their hopes of a Stanley Cup still alive. The Islanders head into Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning trailing three games to two in the best-of seven-series after a memorable […] The post 3 Keys for the Islanders Heading into Game 6 … [Read more...] about 3 Keys for the Islanders Heading into Game 6
3 Short-Term Contracts the Devils Need to Pursue in Free Agency
Sometimes, it’s the dull, short-term additions that can really catapult rebuilding teams to the next level. These are the “not so flashy” calculated risks teams take to fill multiple needs while still thinking about the long haul. Although New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald is looking to avoid leveling the salary-cap advantage that the […] The post 3 Short-Term … [Read more...] about 3 Short-Term Contracts the Devils Need to Pursue in Free Agency
3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 3 Win Over the Lightning
The New York Islanders are on an incredible run in the 2020 postseason. However, they found themselves in a must-win in Game 3 and scored two late goals to win 5-3. They still trail in the best-of-seven series 2-1 but played well for the past six periods. Let’s take a look at three major takeaways […] The post 3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 3 Win Over the Lightning appeared … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 3 Win Over the Lightning
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13
Sept. 13 has been a huge date on the international stage as Canada and the Soviet Union battled each other numerous times. Some of the biggest names in National Hockey League history had the honor of playing for their country on this date. Also, an impressive Hall of Fame class inducted and a superstar blueliner […] The post Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13 appeared first on … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Sept. 13
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14
Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada getting redemption. In the National Hockey League, a pair of Hall of Fame twins made their debut and a playoff hero in Motown called it a career. World Cup Takes Center Stage United States […] The post Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14 appeared first on The Hockey … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Sept. 14
Islanders’ Lamoriello the Right Choice for GM of the Year
After Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams Trophy for the 2018-19 season, Lou Lamoriello was rightfully rewarded with the Jim Gregory Award as the NHL’s top general manager in 2019-20. Lamoriello is finishing his second season as the New York Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager. Within his first two years, the three-time […] The post Islanders’ Lamoriello … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Lamoriello the Right Choice for GM of the Year
Islanders Down Two Players Heading into Do-or-Die Game 5
If the New York Islanders were not in enough trouble given their 3-1 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, it got worse when they lost two players to season-ending injuries. Playing without Casey Cizikas is a big blow as he played in every postseason game before being ruled out […] The post Islanders Down Two Players Heading into … [Read more...] about Islanders Down Two Players Heading into Do-or-Die Game 5
3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 5 Win in Double Overtime
It was not how the New York Islanders drew it up, but they forced Game 6 with a double-overtime victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Islanders battled all game and got the game-winner midway through the second overtime. “Our guys didn’t waver, they just kept grinding […] The post 3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 5 Win in Double … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 5 Win in Double Overtime
Devils Can Address Goaltending Needs in Free Agency
Goaltending has long been a problem for the New Jersey Devils, to the point where general manager Tom Fitzgerald has to make a move of some sort this offseason. Because if they don’t shore things up in net, it’ll be hard for the team to take a step forward in 2020-21. Fortunately, there’s a pretty decent group […] The post Devils Can Address Goaltending Needs in Free Agency … [Read more...] about Devils Can Address Goaltending Needs in Free Agency