Revisiting the Alexei Yashin Era with the Ottawa Senators
If you followed the Ottawa Senators in the mid-to-late 1990s, you didn’t just know the name Alexei Yashin—you felt his presence. He was the team’s first real star, the player…
Category Archives: New York Islanders
Mathew Barzal’s Health Could Make or Break the Islanders’ Season
For the New York Islanders, everything runs through Mathew Barzal. The electric playmaker has been the face of the franchise for years, the player capable of changing the tempo of…
Devils Rout Islanders 6-2 for First Preseason Victory
On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils gave fans a close look at what their Opening Night roster would look like, as they faced the New York Islanders at the…
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
*This article was originally written by Michael Ostrower Seemingly, only the best NHL-affiliated prospects get the love they deserve. Instead of focusing on them, let’s bring our attention to each…
Persistent Scoring Woes Threaten the Islanders’ 2025-26 Season
The New York Islanders have one major issue. The goal scoring of this roster is not anywhere near where it should be. Last season was a disaster when it came…
Are the New York Islanders Built for Playoff Hockey?
For years, the New York Islanders have carried an identity that’s as clear as the waters of Long Island Sound: defense first, grind it out, and make life miserable for…
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…
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…