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Islanders banking on internal strides after keeping spotty blue line mostly intact
The Islanders' belief appears to be that better durability, a full season of Patrick Roy and a bounce-back year from Ilya Sorokin can fix the issues.
The tension in the Islanders' parting comments before an offseason that promises changes
Asked whether he’s nervous about changes to the roster, Mat Barzal replied, “Definitely. It’s been three years now where we haven’t got over the hump in the first round."
Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason
The Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.
Islanders defenseman has surgery to end injury-plagued season
The first season of the Islanders defenseman's seven-year deal signed last summer was beset by injuries from the very first game.
Islanders' injury decision gives team more trade freedom
The Islanders, whose salary cap situation previously prevented them from making a trade without matching salaries, now have a bit of a cushion to work with.
Key Islanders defenseman has another injury concern
Mayfield, who missed Saturday's game against the Lightning, was declared day-to-day with a lower-body injury by the Islanders, marking the third time this season he is out with an injury.
Defenseman's ankle injury playing role in 'frustrating' Islanders season
Scott Mayfield missed 15 games this season with both the ankle and a second injury that occurred in early December.
Islanders captain gives another reason for slew of penalties
The Islanders can’t seem to stop taking penalties, but Anders Lee feels they are doing the right things and getting sent to the box anyway.
Isles get blueliner back, lose another in injury tradeoff
Instead of missing a righty defenseman, the Islanders are now missing a lefty defenseman — and the one who just so happens to play on their top pair at that.
Isles veteran questionable with ankle injury
Scott Mayfield finished Saturday’s game after hobbling off the ice following a blocked shot, but it may cost him Tuesday’s match against the Coyotes.
Islanders defenseman believes in team's future after re-signing
Scott Mayfield believes in the Islanders' future.
Will running it back on defense trip up the Islanders?
Mayfield's new deal means the Islanders almost certainly will go into opening night with the same seven defensemen.
Islanders lock up franchise goalie, re-sign other veterans
On the first day of NHL free agency, the Islanders accomplished their main goal for 2023 while checking the biggest item for 2024 off the list.
Islanders free agency plan to run it back
The suspense heading into free agency on Saturday is not centered around the content of the Islanders’ plan, but whether or not they can pull it off.
Islanders aiming to bring back defenseman but decision could be complex
If Lou Lamoriello has his way, the 2023-24 Islanders will look a lot like the 2022-23 Islanders.
The potential megadeals, position changes and roster repairs on the Islanders' offseason to-do list
Here is what the to-do list looks like for Lou Lamoriello — or whoever replaces him as the Islanders’ decision-maker.
The six unrestricted free-agent dilemmas the Islanders face this offseason
After the Islanders were eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the Hurricanes, their decision-makers need to turn toward the future.
Islanders fume over controversial game-changing no-call
Scott Mayfield was still screaming at the refs after the puck went in the net.
The buzzword behind Islanders' recent resurgence
As the Islanders have started to find their game over the last couple of weeks, the buzzword in their dressing room has become “structure.”
Islanders' struggles in this area have made playoff fight tougher
Tuesday night marked the Islanders' fifth shootout loss and the lack of skill to close could cost the team a playoff spot.