The trade deadline inches closer every day and the New York Islanders slowly drift into seller’s territory. They’ve lost four games in a row and their Feb. 25 game was a flat-out embarrassment on their home ice as they lost 5-1 to the New York Rangers. Their general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello avoids selling at … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make a deep playoff run this season but should be looking to bolster their depth if they want a real chance at winning their first Stanley Cup since 1967. There have recently been reports that they’re interested in signing NCAA free agent Luke Haymes, but there hasn’t been … Read more
“Nobody runs American Hockey League (AHL) teams into the ground like the Lamoriello’s do!” That’s the sentiment from long-time followers of the AHL who have watched teams come and go, thrive or fold, and make lasting impressions in the league one step below the NHL. Lamoriello’s relationship with his AHL teams is a mixed bag … Read more
The Ottawa Senators take on the New York Islanders tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, TSN5, RDS2 Senators projected lineup Brady Tkachuk — Josh Norris — Drake BathersonClaude Giroux — Tim Stutzle — Adam GaudetteNick Cousins — Shane Pinto — Ridly GreigMatthew … Read more
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are a couple of forwards from the New York Islanders generating trade interest. Will the Islanders sell? Meanwhile, are the Chicago Blackhawks going to be looking for a better linemate for Connor Bedard this summer? A former teammate of both Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller revealed that he warned … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders, and spoke to reporters following Wednesday’s practice. “It’s nice to still be around the guys a lot, being able to take part in practices, it’s big, especially when you’ve been out for a little bit. Just taking … Read more
The Maple Leafs were once again without captain Auston Matthews, who missed his 10th game of the season Saturday against the New York Islanders. Matthews took a cross-check against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, and aggravated his mysterious upper-body injury. While the team’s medical staff searches for answers on how to treat Matthews properly moving … Read more