Islanders Have Decisions Looming on 5 Key Players

Sometimes NHL franchises are forced to part ways with pieces they want to keep. That's the reality of the hard salary cap in place since the 2005-06 season, which forces both small and large market teams to pay attention to short ...

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Islanders Have Decisions Looming on 5 Key Players - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More

The team finds them in an uncomfortable position. They need to get better – but are right up against the salary cap.

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Islanders’ End-of-Season Press Conference Hints at Veteran Turnover

Fans who thought Lou Lamoriello’s inability to make some much-needed changes to his roster at the trade deadline would be his downfall can forget it. The veteran general manager who will b...

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Islanders' End-of-Season Press Conference Hints at Veteran Turnover - The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Latest News, Analysis & More

Lou Lamoriello and Patrick Roy met the press yesterday and by the look of things, UFAs Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin might be on the way out

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New York Islanders First Half Report Cards

Exactly 41 games in, the New York Islanders have had quite an eventful 2023-24 season. From the team's seven-game losing streak back in November to their 13-6-5 record since, their 48 points in 41 currently lands them third in the Metropolitan Division. Howev...

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New York Islanders First Half Report Cards

Exactly 41 games into the 2023-24 season, it's time to grade the New York Islanders with the first half report cards.

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4 Takeaways From Islanders’ 4-3 Loss vs Red Wings

The New York Islanders played two completely different types of games on Monday, Oct. 30 against the Detroit Red Wings. Through 40 minutes, the two teams combined for one goal, a similar sight for the Islanders who have won multiple low-scoring games this season. There were ...

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4 Takeaways From Islanders' 4-3 Loss vs Red Wings

The Islanders lost 4-3 to the Red Wings but earn a point by forcing overtime. What are the takeaways from the recent game?

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New York Islanders’ 2023-24 Milestone Watch

While the New York Islanders training camp got underway this week, the club will look very similar to the roster they iced during their first-round playoff exit against the Carolina Hurricanes. The absence of Zach Parise creates an opening in the bottom ...

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New York Islanders' 2023-24 Milestone Watch

While their success on the ice this season is yet to be determined, there are also plenty of individual milestones to watch for this season.

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Islanders Identity Line Entering Transition Season

The fourth line or "Identity Line" has been a staple of the New York Islanders and their recent success. The trio of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck, and Matt Martin has provided the team with a great checking presence and d...

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Islanders Identity Line Entering Transition Season

The fourth line of the New York Islanders has been a staple of their recent success and they are entering a transition year in 2023-24.

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Islanders Need to Break up the Fourth Line

The trio of Matt Martin, Cal Clutterbuck and Casey Cizikas have been a staple of the New York Islanders for nearly a decade, minus the two seasons Martin spent in Toronto. Former head coach Barry Trotz described them as the "identity line" and that is exactly what the...

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Islanders Need to Break up the Fourth Line

Heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, the New York Islanders need to break up their fourth line in training camp.

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Islanders Must Change Despite Lamoriello’s Reluctance

After months of silence, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally spoke to the public on Tuesday, June 7. In his press conference, he spoke about how he will be back along with head coach Lane Lambert and provid...

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Islanders Must Change Despite Lamoriello's Reluctance

After months of silence, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally spoke to the public on Tuesday, June 7. In his press conference, he spoke about how he…

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Islanders ‘Identity Line’: How Much Mileage Is Left in the Tank?

If you think of the New York Islanders' grinding style and how it shapes team mentality and success, the fourth line, known as the 'Identity Line,' is what first comes to mind. Comprised of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikias, and Cal Clutterbuck, thi...

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Islanders 'Identity Line': How Much Mileage Is Left in the Tank?

The Islanders line of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikias, and Cal Clutterbuck, is their "Identity Line" and how much do they have left in the tank?

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Islanders’ 3 X-Factors to Clinch a Playoff Berth

The New York Islanders are having a great season and with a 41-30-9 record, they are fighting for a wild card spot with only two games left in the regular season. They've been carried by great defense and world-class goaltending but the x-facto...

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Islanders' 3 X-Factors to Clinch a Playoff Berth

The New York Islanders have three notable x-factors that could help them clinch a playoff spot during this final portion of the season.

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