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How fixing their long-suffering special teams may be the key to unlocking a brighter Islanders' future
The lowest-hanging fruit for the Islanders in terms year-over-year improvement is — by far — special teams.
The tension in the Islanders' parting comments before an offseason that promises changes
Asked whether he’s nervous about changes to the roster, Mat Barzal replied, “Definitely. It’s been three years now where we haven’t got over the hump in the first round."
Lou Lamoriello isn't going anywhere, but Islanders GM appears open to 'change'
First things first: Lou Lamoriello will be back next season as president and general manager of the Islanders and Patrick Roy will be back as the head coach.
Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason
The Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.
Lou Lamoriello's future and four other pressing questions facing Islanders in critical offseason
If the Islanders are no longer content to keep on running it back, then who is the best person to move them forward?
The Islanders got it right with Patrick Roy
Patrick Roy's presence behind the bench is a reason to cling to hope in 2024-25 no matter what the franchise does this offseason.
Islanders likely to make changes next season despite late-season surge
This does feel like a junction at which bringing the band back together would be a hard sell for the Islanders fan base.
Chris Drury's nephew's heroics lead Hurricanes to second-round clash with Rangers
Highlights from the Islanders’ 6-3 season-ending Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes.
Unpacking the ups and downs of a uniquely chaotic night in New York sports
It was a rare occasion when representatives of New York’s four major sports were forced to share the spotlight.
Islanders only can hope for miracle comeback after falling in perilous hole
The Islanders have no choice but to keep believing in themselves and hope they can make history.
Goalie pivot only leaves Islanders with more questions
This marked the nadir of a season in which Ilya Sorokin never quite looked right and lost his status as the starter a month ago.
Islanders turn to their 'Ferrari' to change fortunes
Roy’s decision to hand the net back over to Sorokin, a Vezina Trophy finalist just a year ago, was front and center ahead of a must-win Game 3.
Islanders make goalie decision for critical Game 3
Patrick Roy is starting Ilya Sorokin over Semyon Varlamov in hopes of giving the Islanders, who are in a 2-0 hole, a lift in Game 3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Roy hints at critical Islanders Game 3 goalie decision
Patrick Roy surely did not mean to lay out the rationale for sticking with Semyon Varlamov in net — that’s just what the Islanders’ coach did.
Patrick Roy brings all-out 'drive,' Stanley Cup pedigree to Islanders on eve of playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs were where Patrick Roy elevated his status as a player into legendary.
The stats that could dictate the Islanders-Hurricanes first-round showdown
The matchup against the Hurricanes serves as a chance at revenge after Carolina eliminated the Islanders last season.
Veteran a big factor in Islanders' run to playoffs in career-best season
Hitting one milestone on Wednesday was a formality for Kyle Palmieri, whereas hitting another required something to go his way in the season finale.
Islanders-Hurricanes playoff rematch won't be replay of 2023 series
The Islanders and Hurricanes, who squared off in the playoffs last season, are coming into the playoffs looking much better than they did last year.
Islanders expect to use surging goaltender in net with season on line
The Islanders are going to keep riding goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who has lost just one game in regulation over the last month.
Patrick Roy's stunning in-season Islanders turnaround belongs with best in New York history
Patrick Roy’s reclamation project isn’t quite complete yet. But he’s already done what looked to be a most-difficult trick with the Islanders.