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New York Islanders: Islanders release Reverse Retro 2.0

The 2022 Reverse Retro 2.0 Jerseys were unveiled Thursday, and the long-awaited return of the controversial Fisherman jersey is here. It’s not an exact carbon copy, though. This new edition has a mostly navy and orange base (similar to their 2020 Reverse Retro) and minimal teal. They also changed up the wave on the bottom […]

New York Islanders: Is the team Hall of Fame due for new inductees?

The Islanders hall of fame has had a confusing history. Founded in 2006 by then-owner Charles Wang, they immediately inducted the “Core of the Four” which included Denis Potvin, Clark Gillies, Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Bob Nystrom, Billy Smith, Al Arbour, and legendary GM Bill Torrey, all of whom already had their number retired or […]

Breaking: Barzal Agrees to an Eight-Year Contract Extension

The New York Islanders made a big splash just over a week before their regular season gets underway. On Tuesday, the team unveiled an eight-year, $73.2-million contract extension for center Mathew Barzal. The deal is worth just over $9 million per season ($9.15 AAV) and will keep Barzal in blue and orange through the 2030-31 […]

Zdeno Chara Retires As a Boston Bruin

Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday morning, ending a 25-year career. The 6-foot-9 defenseman will sign a one-day contract with the Bruins to retire as a Bruin. Chara played last season for the New York Islanders, the team with which he broke into the National Hockey League. The […]

Former Bruins’ Captain Zdeno Chara Still Undecided On ‘22-23 Season

In 2006, the Boston Bruins were in a tailspin. A last-place finish in the Northeast Division, 39 points behind first-place Ottawa, was unacceptable. Changes needed to be made. That off-season, the Bruins signed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a five-year, $37.5 million contract on July 2. This acquisition was the first step in eventually bringing a […]

Report: 5 Teams Looking To Acquire Arizona Defenseman Jakob Chychrun

For almost two years, one player has been the hottest name on the trade market, with different teams taking turns being linked, but a deal never gets done. With the 2022-2023 season approaching, that same player still remains a hot commodity as teams look to improve. That player is Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The […]

Report: Kadri Left Money on the Table to Sign With Calgary

When free agency kicked off earlier in the summer, Nazem Kadri was one of the premier free agents available, and not many expected him to be on the market long. It was reported that Kadri was seeking a contract with a seven-year term and paying $8 to $10 million annually, being the number thrown around. […]

Report: Islanders announce three RFA deals with Dobson, Bellows, and Romanov

Throughout the highs and lows of the offseason for the New York Islanders and their fans, one thing everyone knew was coming was one random morning when General Manager Lou Lamoriello would announce three or four contracts. Monday morning was that day. The team announced three contracts signed with restricted free agents Keifer Bellows, Noah […]

Islanders’ DuFour, Raty To Battle For World Junior Gold

If you’re an Islanders fan and a fan of watching the World Juniors, you’re getting the best of both worlds as the 2022 World Junior Championship wraps up. On Saturday night, Team Canada and Team Finland will battle it out for junior hockey glory. The game will also feature a battle between two prospects that […]

Just How Good was The Great One?

While the players listed here are phenomenal and have evolved the way the game of hockey is played, none of these guys are looked at the same way as Wayne Gretzky. When you hear the name Alex Ovechkin, you think of his goal-scoring ability. Sidney Crosby, The way he thinks the game miles ahead of […]