Lighthouse Hockey

As Ilya goes, so goes the Isles. | Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images They looked flat early but got the lead they needed in San Jose. On a night when the Islanders began their new reality and when Lou Lamoriello emphatically stated his stance on not “tearing down” and going into a rebuild that “takes 10 years” (and also emphasized that yes, he has a boss and … [Read more...] about Islanders 4, Sharks 2: Slow start but two points to begin road trip and post-Brock era

One more run for some of these guys. | Photo by Panayiota Good/NHLI via Getty Images The GM lays out his approach and his role. The Islanders are in Anaheim to attempt to build off Saturday night’s business-like 4-2 win over the Sharks. In their post-deadline reality, Lou Lamoriello came down from the mountain to speak to media, answer questions and restate his … [Read more...] about Islanders Gameday News: Lou speaks, trip continues in Anaheim

We are the future. | Photo by Steven Ryan/NHLI via Getty Images Rantanen, Marchand among the big names moving, but the Isles only moved what they couldn’t re-sign. The NHL Trade Deadline saw some major moves and some major stand pats, with the Islanders in a little of both categories. Lou Lamoriello traded Brock Nelson for a healthy haul after efforts to sign him fell … [Read more...] about NHL Trade Deadline Roundup: Palmieri staying put, may re-sign

An hour-long farewell to Islanders legend Dennis Cholowski. Mike and Dan analyze the Islanders’ trade deadline moves and non-moves and how they will impact the team on and off the ice. With the trade of Brock Nelson to Colorado just after midnight on deadline day for a conditional first round pick and prospect Calum Ritchie, the Islanders waved goodbye to their most consistent … [Read more...] about Islanders Anxiety – Episode 324 – The Uncle Generation

My congregants, my parishioners, there comes a time when a shepherd must move on to tend to a new flock. I trust you understand. | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images William Dufour also exits in the deal. The New York Islanders moved their top deadline prize, longtime center Brock Nelson, in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche that netted them a conditional first-round … [Read more...] about Brock Nelson traded to Avalanche, Islanders get a 1st, top prospect Calum Ritchie