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New York Islanders Season Recap
The New York Islanders qualified for the playoffs for the third straight season in 2020-2021. Sneaking in after finishing in fourth place in the East Division, the team won 32 games during the NHL’s shortened 56 game season.
Read MoreTop-10 NHL Centers: 10-6
As we (hopefully) look forward to another riveting National Hockey League season, one topic that always generates a lot of buzz is who hockey’s best centermen are? Without further ado, here’s part one of my two-part series that looks at the top-10 centers in the NHL.
Read MoreNew York Islanders Season Outlook
Theirs no question the New York Islanders exceeded all expectations, with the loss of cornerstone forward John Tavares. A good reason for that surprise success can be attributed to the direction of both Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz. Trotz 48 wins were the most he has achieved, in his first season with any one team. Helping lead the Islanders to a first-round home-ice berth, they’re first since 1988. They would have a terrific opening round where they knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins in four, before bowing out to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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