27-4-2019 Sebastian Aho frustrated
New York Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Sweden, Sebastian Aho was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 2017 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season. He has played 75 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season, totalling 8+5=13 with 10 PIM.


25-4-2019 NYI Sterling Archer praises Case McCarthy
New York Islanders head coach NYI Sterling Archer has praised young defenseman Case McCarthy in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Case McCarthy has played 26 games with Boston University this season, collecting 8+14=22 with 11 PIM.


25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



23-4-2019 NYI Sterling Archer praises Griffin Mendel
New York Islanders head coach NYI Sterling Archer has praised young defenseman Griffin Mendel in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Griffin Mendel has played 27 games with Denver this season, collecting 4+6=10 with 17 PIM.


22-4-2019 NYI Sterling Archer praises Victor Soderstom
New York Islanders head coach NYI Sterling Archer has praised young defenseman Victor Soderstom in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Victor Soderstom has played 56 games with Brynas IF Gävle this season, collecting 17+34=51 with 48 PIM.


21-4-2019 Anthony DeLuca frustrated
New York Islanders left wing Anthony DeLuca feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Anthony DeLuca, was originally signed as a free agent to the NHL. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 24 year old left wing has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season. He has played 72 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season, totalling 6+3=9 with 22 PIM.


21-4-2019 NYI Sterling Archer praises Ryder Donovan
New York Islanders head coach NYI Sterling Archer has praised young left wing Ryder Donovan in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Ryder Donovan has played 76 games with Prince Albert Raiders this season, collecting 50+27=77 with 37 PIM.


20-4-2019 Tommy Wingels frustrated
New York Islanders right wing Tommy Wingels feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of USA, Tommy Wingels was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 6th round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 467 NHL games during his career, notching 60 goals and adding 80 assists along with 233 penalty minutes. The 31 year old right wing has played 12 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 2 PIM.


20-4-2019 Kyle Burroughs frustrated
New York Islanders defenseman Kyle Burroughs feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Kyle Burroughs was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 7th round of the 2013 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season. He has played 72 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season, totalling 1+8=9 with 28 PIM.


18-4-2019 New York Islanders players selected to World Championships
World Championships in icehockey are about to start. The following players from New York Islanders have been selected to represent their countries:

-Dougie Hamilton (CAN)
-Artem Anisimov (RUS)
-Nick Leddy (USA)
-Thomas Greiss (GER)
-Otto Koivula (FIN)
-Mitchell Vande Sompel (CAN)
-Anatoli Golyshev (RUS)
-Derrick Pouliot (CAN)
-Vladimir Sobotka (CZE)

Altough invited to the team, the following players refused to participate due to miscellaneous reasons:
-Malcolm Subban(CAN)
-Richard Panik(SVK)
-Pavel Zacha(CZE)
-Rihards Bukarts(LAT)
-Anthony Beauvillier(CAN)
-Joe Morrow(CAN)
-Jason Demers(CAN)


13-4-2019 Kyle Burroughs frustrated
New York Islanders defenseman Kyle Burroughs feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Kyle Burroughs was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Islanders in the 7th round of the 2013 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old defenseman has not yet played for the New York Islanders this season. He has played 72 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season, totalling 1+8=9 with 28 PIM.


13-4-2019 Adam Erne frustrated
New York Islanders left wing Adam Erne feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Adam Erne was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2nd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 190 NHL games during his career, notching 18 goals and adding 30 assists along with 122 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 82 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 11+19=30 with 47 PIM.


11-4-2019 Tommy Wingels frustrated
New York Islanders right wing Tommy Wingels feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of USA, Tommy Wingels was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 6th round of the 2008 entry draft. He has appeared in 467 NHL games during his career, notching 60 goals and adding 80 assists along with 233 penalty minutes. The 30 year old right wing has played 12 games with the New York Islanders this season, totalling 1+1=2 with 2 PIM.


11-4-2019 NYI Sterling Archer praises Cam York
New York Islanders head coach NYI Sterling Archer has praised young defenseman Cam York in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Cam York has played 26 games with Boston College this season, collecting 9+14=23 with 14 PIM.


10-4-2019 Adam Erne resumes full training.
New York Islanders left wing Adam Erne has resumed full training after his chest injury.

7-4-2019 Adam Erne injured.
Adam Erne (NYI) suffered chest injury during the game in an incident with Matthew Grzelcyk (BOS). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. It's nothing big, I'll be back soon, ready to strike back, he said from the locker room after being helped off the ice.

6-4-2019 Joe Morrow speaks up.
Joe Morrow is disappointed in the team tactics after having not played in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Mathew Barzal is looking good with a 4 game point scoring streak with 2 game goalstreak.

Who's cold

Dougie Hamilton has played 11 games without a goal. Jason Demers has played 47 games without a goal. Joe Morrow has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Andrew Ladd is down on his game pulling a 10 game streak without registering a single point. Nick Leddy has played 12 games without a goal. Thomas Greiss hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Steve Bernier has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Cal Clutterbuck has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Anthony Beauvillier has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Pavel Zacha has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Vladimir Sobotka is down on his game pulling a 11 game streak without registering a single point. Adam Erne has lost his sights and is now 19 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



3-4-2019 Joe Morrow speaks up.
Joe Morrow is disappointed in the team tactics after having not played in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

31-3-2019 Joe Morrow speaks up.
Joe Morrow is disappointed in the team tactics after having not played in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

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