From the celebration of Ilya Sorokin to remembering Gerry Hart. Here's the latest New York Islanders stories from this past week.
Catch up on the latest New York Islanders news and storylines every Sunday as we review the week that was.
MONDAY
As for rookie coach Lane Lambert's New York Islanders, THN's forecasters tabbed the Islanders for fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, behind Pittsburgh and Columbus.
Comparing The Islanders Hockey News Prediction -- With The April Result
Did New York Islanders general manager Lou Laamoriello make the right decision last summer not to sign RFA defenseman Noah Dobson to a long-term deal?
Was Lamoriello Right Not To Extend Dobson Long Term Last Summer?
As the days pass, the silence surrounding the New York Islanders and their managerial situation leads to more questions than answers. Stefen Rosner will be answering a few questions a night, in more detail, than previous mailbags.
Islanders LLLLong Wait: How Managerial Decisions Impact Everything
TUESDAY
Once Ilya Sorokin had proven to the high command that he was ready, willing, and able to be a capable starter, the previously capable starter, Semyon Varlamov, took a teamsmanship step backward. Varlamov and his "student" are close friends and have evolved as the model of a first-rate, one-two-crease combo.
NHL Playoff Goaltending Erratic, Islanders Have Right Recipe
Could a New York Islanders veteran help kickstart the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild?
Islanders Veteran Could Help Kickstart Blackhawks Rebuild
As Stefen has done this past week, every night, you can expect a mailbag from your Twitter questions and comments. Here's part 2:
Islanders LLLLong Wait, Pt. 2: Sound of Silence, Dark Horse Departure
WEDNESDAY
New York Islanders captain Anders Lee has been nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. Stan Fischler shares why he is deserving of the award.
Anders Lee a Deserving King Clancy Award Nominee -- The Maven's Story
While New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert oversees every aspect of the game, here's a different approach to evaluating his first season as an NHL head coach.
Lambert's 1st Season as Islanders Head Coach Through Different Lens
As Stefen has done this past week, every night, you can expect a mailbag from your Twitter questions and comments. Here's part 3:
Islanders LLLLong Wait, Pt. 3: Playing the Name Game
THURSDAY
New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin has been named a Vezina Trophy finalst.
Islanders Ilya Sorokin Named Vezina Finalist
Pencils down. Professor Stan Fischler grades the 2022-23 New York Islanders forward group.
Professor Fischler Offers His 2022-2023 Islanders Forwards Report Cards
It's that time of year for the New York Islanders. The last buzzer sounded 13 days ago. But Fischler's season never ends, and it's time for the annual distribution of The Maven's annual awards.
The Maven Offers His 2022-2023 Islanders Awards
As Stefen has done this past week, every night, you can expect a mailbag from your Twitter questions and comments. Here's part 4:
Islanders LLLLong Wait, Pt 4: Leadership & Intrigue
FRIDAY
Sorokin has the least amount of flaws compared to any goalie in the NHL. His butterfly is tight and compact, and very few pucks go through him. Which means that he forces shooters to make accurate shots to beat him.
The Islanders Ilya Sorokin's 'Lucky Seven' Assets Make Him a Favorite To Win The Vezina Trophy
In 1975 Chico Resch saved the New York Islanders, winning four playoff games in a row. Toronto's Joe Woll is now trying to duplicate that feat.
Can Toronto's Joe Woll Do a Chico Resch Islanders Imitation?
As Stefen has done this past week, every night, you can expect a mailbag from your Twitter questions and comments. Here's part 5:
Islanders LLLLong Wait, Pt. 5: Loyalty & Positional Change
SATURDAY
The original, 1972-73 New York Islanders were nothing to brag about points-wise, but they had a few valiant stick handlers who never will be forgotten. One was captain Ed Westfall and the other was defenseman Gerry Hart.