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What Should The Islanders Do At The Trade Deadline?

The NHL Trade Deadline is just under three weeks away at this point, and as the clock counts down to 3 pm on Mar. 21, the process of determining where each team is at seems to be in full swing. Playoff contenders look to bulk up their rosters for deep runs, while those near the […]

Zdeno Chara Plays in 1,651st Game Tying Chelios’ Record

Since 1997 there has been one constant player skating around NHL rinks: the 6’9″ defensemen Zdeno Chara. Drafted in 1996 by the New York Islanders, the gigantic defensemen has been a stalwart on NHL rosters, especially that of the Boston Bruins. The long-time Bruins captain skated most of his career games while wearing the black […]

Trade Rumors: Giroux Could Be on the Move

Talk around the league the past couple of days has shown that Flyers Captain Claude Giroux may be on the move this season. Giroux is in the final year of his contract with an $8.275 million AAV and a full no-movement clause. Giroux is interested in seeing what Stanley Cup contenders would be interested in […]

Calgary Arena Deal Terminated; Does the NHL Have Arena Problems?

After a few years of positivity surrounding a new arena for the Calgary Flames, the deal was terminated months before construction was supposed to begin. Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation announced Tuesday that deal had been terminated since neither the CSEC nor the city of Calgary waived “construction conditions.” The CSEC and city of Calgary […]

Breakings News: Klingberg Requests a Trade Out of Dallas

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg has reportedly requested a trade out of Dallas after contract negotiations had gone stale. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period broke the story earlier this evening. Klingberg is a top pairing RHD that will garner a lot of interest on the market if the Stars make him available. The Stars […]

2022 NHL Trade Bait Update

With the ringing in of the New Year, the next significant landmark in the NHL season is the trade deadline. Most people could agree this is one of the two most exciting days in an NHL schedule, along with Free Agent Frenzy. We are now in the time of year where teams are starting to […]

Postponements Continue To Plague The New York Islanders

As 2021 ends, it turns out the year of postponements had one final parting gift to the New York Islanders. Following a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, the Islanders are currently set to ring 2022 by welcoming Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Edmonton Oilers in a matinee matchup at UBS Arena. After […]

Canadian NHL Games Postponed due to Attendance Restrictions

Returning off a holiday break in the NHL schedule, most fans had hoped to see a return of a semi-regular NHL schedule. Little did we know what was in store. The NHL announced that they would be postponing games that were being held in Canadian markets due to a restriction in attendance capacity. There is […]

Covid-19 Continues To Impact The League With Serious Implications

As the holiday season is upon us and the deadline to pull out of the Olympics draws ever so near, Covid continues to rack up names in its protocol superstar studded list. Since we last reported here at Inside The Rink, The list of teams and players has grown significantly, as has the concern about […]

UBS Arena Set For Islanders Home Opener

According to Brian Compton of NHL.com, the New York Islanders hosted their first practice at UBS Arena today, and frankly, it sounds incredible. Due to the timing of construction and the need to wrap up final details, the Islanders have yet to play a game at home. So after 13 games on the road, the […]