8 NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2025-26
If a head coach was a Jack Adams finalist a few seasons back, then by default, they are on the hot seat this season. At least that’s what the recent…
Category Archives: New York Islanders
Projecting the New York Islanders’ 2025-26 Lineup
It’s September and the weather is starting to cool (which this year, happened early for some reason in the New York area). It means that hockey is around the corner,…
Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26
The New York Islanders, for the first time in a while, have a roster that has plenty of new faces on it. With some veterans retiring, a few trades, and…
2025-26 Oilers Can Take Lessons From Islanders’ Dynasty Teams
Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup…
What Retooling Teams Can Learn From the Capitals, Islanders & Senators
Every team prefers to retool over rebuild, if they must decide between the two, that is. It’s why every general manager (GM) prefers to avoid the word rebuild and mention…
How the Islanders Transformed Their Prospect Pool in 1 Year
Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt…
Islanders’ Bounce Back Candidates for 2025-26
Anthony Duclair is the obvious choice as a New York Islanders bounce-back candidate; any 2025-26 preview will have him leading the list. It makes sense since he was brought in…
NHL’s Metropolitan Division Is Weakest It’s Been in Years Entering 2025-26
The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this…
Islanders’ High Floor Leaves Darche With Limited Options
The New York Islanders began the Mathieu Darche era with a few options. The new general manager (GM) could have started the rebuild, and it would be an understandable path…
Islanders’ Best-Case Scenarios for the Youth Movement
The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock…