This guy and the penalty kill have changed the story. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images This season has taken a turn thanks to two very hot parts. The Islanders won again! They’ve now won eight of nine, 11 of last 14. This team is taking us on a most unexpected run, while missing key players in every position. Do you think some of those players are quietly, in the … [Read more...] about Islanders News: PK, Sorokin…and the linesmen?
Islanders Anxiety – Episode 319 – Clash of the Titans
Starring Harry Hamlin as Lou Lamoriello and Laurence Olivier as The Hockey God. Mike and Dan take stock and take cover as the Islanders rack up both wins and casualties in a battle against the Hockey Gods. By stretching their winning streak to a “disastrous” seven games - before a gallant, teasing loss to the Stanley Cup champion Panthers - the Islanders reinserted themselves … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 319 – Clash of the Titans
Islanders 2, Golden Knights 1: Bouncing back
As one does. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The injuries can’t stop them when Sorokin is in form and the hockey gods are on their side. Their seven-game overall win streak a thing of the past, the New York Islanders got right back to it with a gutsy 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost their fourth in a row while the Isles extended a home win … [Read more...] about Islanders 2, Golden Knights 1: Bouncing back
Islanders Gameday News: Indefinitely day to day
Here come the baby-diaper-colored Knights. | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The injury news continues, almost as if the hockey gods are trying to tell us Lou something. The New York Islanders are at a crossroads, one that has been screaming in their face since well before the seven-game win streak. Currently, they near the 4 Nations break with three more games … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Indefinitely day to day
Islanders Gameday News: Tough trip, more injuries, keep going
Next man or waiver claim up. | Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images With no rest and new injuries, the Isles aim to continue the win streak in Sunrise. The Islanders attempt to continue this improbable hot run — seven wins in a row, and 10 in 12 — with even more challenges as they head to south Florida for the back end of a back-to-back. Last night required … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Tough trip, more injuries, keep going