Here are your New York Islanders and NHL stories to know for May 16.
From Stan Fischler's 2023 grades to trouble in Toronto, here are your New York Islanders and NHL stories to know for May 16.
50 years ago Monday, the Islanders drafted Denis Potvin. Safe to say that move worked out for everyone except the rest of the NHL:
The Great Denis Potvin Became An Islander Exactly 50 Years Ago Today
With cap issues, the Islanders are likely to make only a few changes this summer. Despite a plethora of bottom-six players (for now), if one is needed, could we see another ex-New Jersey Devil come to Long Island?
Could Islanders Dance with Devils Free Agent This Summer?
Pencils down. Professor Stan Fischler's grades the 2022-23 Islanders goalies and defensemen are here:
Professor Fischler Offers His 2022-2023 Islanders Defensemen & Goalie Report Cards
Here's all the Islanders stories by Stan Fischler and Stefen Ronser from the week that was. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the nightly mailbag. Appreciate the interactions.
Islanders Backcheck: From Celebrating Sorokin to Remembering Hart
Outside Islander Stories
The Athletic's Kevin Kurz discusses Ilya Sorokin's next contract, chatting with his agent, Dan Milstein, in the process.
Can Islanders lock up Ilya Sorokin long term now that he’s a Vezina Trophy finalist?
Around The Hockey News
The Dallas Stars have booked their ticket to the Western Conference Final by defeating the Seattle Kraken in a thrilling Game 7. (Dallas)
One of Toronto’s core-four players, John Tavares was asked about his contract heading into the offseason. He has two years remaining with an $11 million cap hit. (Toronto)
Game 1 between the Panthers and Hurricanes will be Thursday night from PNC Arena in Raleigh (Florida)
With his contract set to expire at the end of June, the general manager got emotional when reflecting on the season and said he has to consult his family before deciding his future. Dubas added he will not entertain another front office position with another team. (Toronto)
Mackenzie Blackwood opens up about the injuries he dealt with, his relationship with Akira Schmid and Vitek Vanecek, and wanting an opportunity to play. (New Jersey)