Category Archives: Patrick Roy
Retool? Rebuild? Teardown? What’s the Best Path For the Islanders
The New York Islanders weren’t a playoff team all season. They weren’t when they got off to a slow start, as was true by American Thanksgiving, the midseason break, and…
Sunday NHL Rumor Roundup – April 13, 2025
Islanders’ Losing Streak Shows Lamoriello-Roy Disconnect
Anthony Duclair had another uneventful game on April 1, skating for only 12:15 ice time while generating two shots on goal and not much else. Patrick Roy didn’t mince words…
Roy & Tocchet Are Getting the Most Out of the Islanders & Canucks Rosters
The New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks are borderline playoff teams. Their star players have kept them in the mix, with Quinn Hughes leading the Canucks and Ilya Sorokin fueling…
Today in Hockey History: March 22
March 22 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history over the years. One of the league’s oldest franchises did plenty on this date. In addition, we witness…
Are the Islanders or Canadiens Better Suited to Win This Season?
Who would have thought a late March matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders would have playoff implications? Yet, that’s what the March 20 game is, as the…
Islanders’ Patrick Roy Has Put Himself in the Jack Adams Award Discussion
The New York Islanders are in the playoff discussion despite all the obstacles. They had a slow start, rough stretches, and a surplus of injuries but a hot streak has…
Islanders’ Roy & Oilers’ Knoblauch Proving Successful Coaching Can Come From Anywhere
The New York Islanders start a western road trip on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as they face the Edmonton Oilers. Both teams have stumbled out of the gate, hovering around the…
Islanders Roster Needs Reinforcements to Contend This Season
The New York Islanders start to the 2024-25 season feels like the 2022-23 season repeated for the third time. They have blown leads, gotten shut out three times, and lack…