What if Islanders Re-Signed John Tavares & 3 High Risk Players to Target
Plus, a look at last year's draft class and a Noah Dobson extension should wait.
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What if John Tavares Re-Signed With the Islanders
July 10, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
It is July 1st, 2018, and you hear the news: John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf. This day is monumental for both Leafs and New York Islanders fans but for vastly different reasons. Tavares joins the young core of his childhood team, aiming to bring home a Stanley Cup. Meanwhile, the Islanders lose their franchise player, former first overall pick, and captain. But in an alternate reality, Tavares decides to remain on Long Island. How does this change the Islanders’ future trajectory?
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New York Islanders’ 2023 Draft Class: 1 Year Later
July 11, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
With the New York Islanders making three selections within the first two rounds of the 2024 Draft, a lot of buzz in the media has been around the team’s improved prospect pool. While the 2024 Draft brought in a lot of valuable talent, the team’s 2023 class did, too, and many of these young prospects impressed last season, paving the way for a bright future on Long Island.
Islanders Should Target These 3 High-Risk Players
July 11, 2024 by Mike Fink
The dust is settling in the offseason and we’re at that point in the summer, after all the big signings happen, where there isn’t a lot going on. If the New York Islanders hope to upgrade their roster, aside from the Anthony Duclair addition, any improvement will come in a trade.
New York Islanders Should Wait to Extend Noah Dobson
July 12, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The New York Islanders have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, specifically regarding the team’s long-term future. Despite posing as contenders, there is a lot of uncertainty in the current roster, leaving the future of the core up in the air. One player currently getting a lot of buzz is defenseman Noah Dobson, with many fans saying he should be rewarded with a contract extension. However, there are many reasons that he should not, at least for now.
