Ranking the Islanders’ 10 Most Recent 1st-Round Draft Picks
With the New York Islanders in possession of their first-round pick for the first time since 2019 when they took Simon Holmstrom, it is a great time to reflect on…
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Islanders’ Focus Needs to Be on Historic 2025 Free Agent Class
The New York Islanders fell in Round 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Carolina Hurricanes, and it is clear change is needed for the team to return…
Oilers & Panthers Prove That Islanders Aren’t Close to Contending
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final not only lived up to the hype, but it exceeded it as arguably the best Final in a decade. The series has been entertaining, with…
Islanders Need to Target Jets’ Rutger McGroarty in a Trade
On the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman discussed Winnipeg Jets’ prospect and University of Michigan star, Rutger McGroarty. Friedman states he has heard McGroarty’s name in trade talks due to his…
Islanders’ Kyle MacLean Leads New Era of 4th Line Hockey
The big news on the New York Islanders’ front was the three-year contract they gave Kyle MacLean (the big news came on a day when all the big news was…
Who Should the Islanders’ Trade Target Be: Ehlers or Laine?
The New York Islanders are looking to add talent on the wing and can do so in a trade this summer. They have plenty of centers but lack that elite…
Islanders Must Make Big Splash Soon to Exit Mediocrity
The New York Islanders are in a position that no organization in the NHL ever wants to be in. They aren’t good enough to contend for the Stanley Cup –…
Islanders Need to Go All-In During 2024 Offseason
The New York Islanders have been stuck in mediocrity for the entirety of the Lou Lamoriello era. Since John Tavares’ departure, the Islanders have had a few deep playoff runs,…
Predicting Brock Nelson’s Next Contract With the Islanders
Brock Nelson has been one of the New York Islanders’ best players in recent seasons. He continuously finds the scoresheet, scores key goals, and drives offense from a line that…
Islanders’ Likeliest Time to Make Splashy Move This Offseason
It’s that time of year when plenty of trade speculation articles are out there. From Mitch Marner to Martin Necas or Nikolaj Ehlers, and now Patrik Laine, some stars could…