Matthew Schaefer gives Islanders brief concussion scare
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Matthew Schaefer getting hurt was the absolute nightmare scenario for the Islanders — one they…
Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard remain at the top
Today, I release my midseason update of the under-23 NHL player rankings. This is a ranking of the…
Simon Holmstrom’s OT goal secures Islanders’ big win over Wild
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — It’s tough to top the Islanders’ win over the Avalanche last month, still just…
Ilya Sorokin saves day for Islanders: ‘best goalie in the league’
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Ilya Sorokin’s voice was raspy. The result, he said, of a puck hitting him…
Two leagues, five rings: How Mathieu and J.P. Darche forged their unusual NFL-NHL success
Not long after Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri crashed into the end boards in November, general manager Mathieu Darche…
NHL weekend rankings: The Senators and other tales of Eastern Conference misery
Last week, I committed a grave violation of the Eastern sportswriter protocol by talking about the Pacific Division.…
Quinn Hughes offered glimpse into Matthew Schaefer’s Islanders future
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — I saw Matthew Schaefer’s future Saturday night. The future wore No. 43 for the Wild,…
How do you rank your favorite NHL arena? Take our survey now
How does your local NHL arena rate in several important categories? Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Every year,…
NHL Power Rankings: What happened during our hibernation?
We here at Power Rankings HQ aren’t going to wish you a Happy New Year. Nine days is…
Islanders GM OK letting contract situations play out past deadline
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche hasn’t betrayed much urgency about signing Anders Lee or Jean-Gabriel…
Which NHL Eastern Conference trades and signings have aged best and worst?
The offseason is when NHL GMs usually make their biggest, boldest moves. It’s a manager’s chance to finally weaponize cap…
NHL Awards watch: Why Moritz Seider is challenging Cale Makar for the Norris
Throughout the season I’ll be breaking down the numbers behind the race for each major player award: the…