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Why Barry Trotz is having a tough time evaluating this Islanders season
It has been hard to figure out exactly what to make of this Islanders season, coach Barry Trotz said.
Barry Trotz losing trust in this struggling Islander
Barry Trotz’s trust in Oliver Wahlstrom comes down to what the Islanders wing has done lately on the ice. But after a poor outing Saturday against the Blues, in which...
An Islanders' silver lining heading into next season
Has Islanders captain Anders Lee recovered from his knee injury from last season. It would seem so. Lee’s pre- and post-All-Star splits tell that story — 15 points in 34...
Islanders keep on winning, but still need a miracle
At this point in the season, the Islanders are playing with nothing to lose. Lately, they’ve looked like it, too.
Islanders' remade top line came from a happy accident
Earlier this season, Islanders coach Barry Trotz admitted he’d be remiss to split up Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal on the team’s top forward line. But when Barzal missed a...
Weighing Islanders' playoff chances and how they're playing
If the Islanders had checked their chances of making the playoffs when they woke up Friday morning, they almost certainly would have seen a figure of one percent. Three publicly...
Veteran would 'love' to be back with 'fun' Islanders
Zach Parise came to Long Island for a lot of reasons, but a chance to win his first Stanley Cup was no small part of it.
Islanders rediscover something important, but it's likely too late
The Islanders talked for so long about finding their identity that it almost became abstract. Though it's likely too late to make the playoffs, they're rediscovering it now.
Two key Islanders return to lineup
The Islanders are whole again. After missing nearly two weeks worth of games, Mathew Barzal and Zdeno Chara returned to the lineup in Friday night’s 5-2 win over the Jets.
Calamitous Islanders season begin to wear on team
The Islanders came into the year as one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but everything from their play to external factors have resulted in them being out...
Islanders coach explains his puzzling handling of talented youngster
Barry Trotz has been around long enough to know how this looks from the outside.
Islanders veteran on pace to score 30 goals this season
On the short list of positives to take from this Islanders season, near the top is this: Brock Nelson, nine years into his NHL career, suddenly looks like a 30-goal...
Islanders finally getting production from this veteran
Kyle Palmieri couldn’t recall a similar stretch in his career, and that’s really a good thing.
Islanders have no explanation for this bad habit
Barry Trotz let out a bit of a laugh when asked about the Islanders’ propensity to start games off in the wrong way.
Islanders received one silver lining in ugly loss to Sabres
Islanders veteran Kyle Palmieri didn’t have much interest in discussing his two-goal performance from Tuesday night.
Islanders coach's tweak yields surprising scoring punch
Islanders coach Barry Trotz came up with a lineup that caused a double take. Cal Clutterbuck was on the first line. Ross Johnston was on the second line.
Islanders veteran's strength displayed at All-Star Game
The Islanders only had one representative in Las Vegas for the All-Star Game, but they’re more than happy with defenseman Adam Pelech’s performance last weekend.
Isles coach seeks new formula as second half begins: 'self-reflect'
Everything is under examination for the Islanders at the moment. According to coach Barry Trotz, that includes his own decision-making. “I think you have to self-reflect,” Trotz said ahead of...
Islanders seeking post-break reboot
Without an incredible second-half run, the Islanders likely will be watching the postseason from their couches, lamenting a lost season.
Islanders defenseman draws rave review for his passing
Barry Trotz has always liked Scott Mayfield’s passing ability. But like a quarterback with arm talent, he’s wanted the defenseman to rein it in at times.