September is here and what does that mean for hockey fans? It’s mysteriously getting cooler in our minds regardless of the temperatures outside. NHL players are wrapping up summer vacations and getting ready to report to their respective training camps. Every sports outlet has come out and made their NHL power ranking predictions and in many cases the Rangers look …
With the Islanders’ victory over the Washington Capitals in the 2020 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, they have made the second round of the playoffs two seasons in a row. Barry Trotz has coached a team sculpted by Lou Lamoriello, that has become a playoff contender. With all this success, it’s nice to take a look back on how it all came …
In crazy pandemic times like this, we’ve got to distract ourselves from the terrifying news (and even more terrifying toilet paper hoarders) somehow. Personally, I like to fall back on sitcoms. So, what does binge-watching some favorite medical dramedies and lamenting the loss of sports get me? Behold! A list of your New York Islanders and their TV medical counterparts. …
In life, only two things are certain: death and taxes. While the first two are inevitably true, the Stanley Cup playoffs are also a part of the cycle of life in the NHL. At first glance, the New York Islanders are poised to make a run for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs and everything is good …
All of a sudden, November seems to be Beau’s month, and Nelson isn’t limiting himself to October. Surprising? We think not. Last year, no one tired of talking about how this Islanders team crushed the odds. The Isles were supposed to finish dead last with more losses than wins because Tavares walked away. Yet, the New York Islanders found a …
Accountability. It’s something the Islanders haven’t had in a long time, but oh, does it feel good. Gone are the days of Capuano’s and Weight’s excuses and dismissals. No more “They simply played a tighter game than us”, “They were the better team tonight”, or “We looked good, but it just wasn’t our night” press conferences. Barry Trotz is a …
