4 Things Islanders Can Learn From Panthers & Kotkaniemi Trade Is Worth It
Plus, we analyze how many pieces the Islanders are away from competing for the Stanley Cup.
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Islanders Trading for Jesperi Kotkaniemi Is a Risk Worth Taking
June 2, 2024 by Mike Fink
The NHL has announced that Anders Lee of the New York Islanders won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.
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4 Things the Islanders Can Learn From the Panthers
June 3, 2024 by Mike Fink
The Florida Panthers punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. It’s the second season in a row that the Panthers are heading to the Final and they’ve become the model franchise in the Eastern Conference, replacing their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning for that spot.
Are the Islanders Close to Being Stanley Cup Contenders?
June 4, 2024 by Anthony Russo
The Stanley Cup Final is set to begin in less than a week. For the New York Islanders, it will be the 40th straight year without an appearance in the last series in the NHL postseason. You would have to go back to 1984 – the last year of the dynasty.
Could the Islanders and Penguins Swap Pageau & Rakell?
June 4, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders’ 2024 offseason has been underway for more than a month and the team has already been active. They have signed top Russian free agent Maxim Tsyplakov and made a significant draft trade. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been less noisy, remaining awfully quiet as their even-longer offseason has progressed. However, with both teams in need of a roster shakeup, could they swap some of their core players?