2019 Islander Inventory
On Friday May 3rd 2019 the Islanders’ season officially ended. The Islanders need to work on putting the team back together. This is how I see it happening Continue Reading
Opinion
All The Right Moves
Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz seemed to have prepared for this from day one. Adding the proper spice to an existing inventory has been successful. They have created the most competitive team in the shortest amount of time possible. Continue Reading
10 Reasons Islander Fans Shouldn’t Panic
Why #Isles fans shouldn’t panic with 5 games left.
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NHL Trade Deadline 2019: The Aftermath
What Happened at the Deadline? Today was Lou Lamoriello’s first trade deadline day with the NY Islanders. From all indications he pushed a few offers, but could not find the appropriate deal to add to the Burger Barn’s menu.… Continue Reading
Isles Scouts Have Busy Month
This has been an interesting season for the New York Islanders, in multiple areas. It’s been a whirlwind for sure, since the summer when you-know-who decided to go north to Toronto. Back then, fans and media alike thought that this… Continue Reading
What Will Ladd and Hickey mean to the Islanders?
The Islanders will be clearing their Injured Reserve list shortly, and that means they’ll be adding some experience and a bit of scoring to their roster. These additions will be FREE, and we all like FREE. Continue Reading
Islanders: Creating Offense For Free
Islanders: Understanding Prospect Mining
The Islanders have had their best string of drafts in the past six years. We are already seeing the talents of Pulock (2013) and Toews (2014) in the NHL. Their last six draft classes have either produced or will produce at least two full time NHL players. Continue Reading
Islanders: From Snow’s Steak Chalet to Lou’s Burger Barn
It’s February 13th 2019, and the NY Islanders are in first place in the Metro. How did we get here, what do burgers have to do with it, and what does that mean in terms of where are we going? Continue Reading
Media and Former Player Reaction to Tavares’s Departure: Part Three (Finale)
This is it, this is the end, I promise. I really, really didn’t want to have to create a part three here, but this is a huge topic around here and its summer time – so there’s not a whole… Continue Reading
Media and Former Player Reaction to Tavares’s Departure: Part Two
As we continue to heal and clean up the mess left behind by the departure of our now former franchise forward John Tavares, we will examine a variety of topics and opinions by members of the media and former players.… Continue Reading
Media and Former Player Reaction to Tavares’s Departure: Part One
There’s absolutely no sugarcoating the main point now that everyone has had a few days to digest and in some cases – mourn the loss of John Tavares. It’s an extremely difficult time for the New York Islanders and their… Continue Reading