<![CDATA[New York Islanders - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/islanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngNew York Islanders - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/nhl/team/islanders/The Athletic Media CompanyMon, 01 Jul 2024 10:01:08 GMTMon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[2025 NHL Draft ranking: James Hagens leads Corey Pronman's first-round predictions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519093/2024/07/01/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-ranking-hagens-first-round-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519093/2024/07/01/nhl-draft-2025-prospects-ranking-hagens-first-round-predictions/Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[NHL free agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5604958/2024/06/30/nhl-free-agency-team-needs-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5604958/2024/06/30/nhl-free-agency-team-needs-2024/Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:13:11 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 07: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a goal during the second period against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 07, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft grades for every team: Best fits, analysis and what to know]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597254/2024/06/29/nhl-draft-2024-team-grades-pronman/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597254/2024/06/29/nhl-draft-2024-team-grades-pronman/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:57:30 GMT<![CDATA[Winners and losers of the 2024 NHL Draft: Minnesota impresses while Philadelphia falls short]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588460/2024/06/29/nhl-draft-2024-winners-losers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588460/2024/06/29/nhl-draft-2024-winners-losers/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:30:56 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: Zeev Buium poses for a group photo with general manager Bill Guerin, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and team personnel after being selected 12h overall by the Minnesota Wild during the first round of the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Sphere on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[At NHL Draft, Islanders deepen prospect pool but their roster needs a change fast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5603960/2024/06/29/islanders-nhl-draft-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5603960/2024/06/29/islanders-nhl-draft-free-agency/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:11:51 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 29: The New York Islanders table discusses their next pick during the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Sphere on June 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Best available players left in 2024 NHL Draft entering Day 2]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597227/2024/06/29/best-available-nhl-draft-2024-day-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597227/2024/06/29/best-available-nhl-draft-2024-day-2/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:00:18 GMTBRANDON, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 30: Charlie Elick #7 of the Brandon Wheat Kings skates during first period action against the Swift Current Broncos at Westoba Place on September 30, 2023 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who won Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft? Which team performed the worst? Scott Wheeler weighs in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588459/2024/06/28/nhl-draft-first-round-winners-losers-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588459/2024/06/28/nhl-draft-first-round-winners-losers-2024/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:38:28 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: Ivan Demidov is selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the fifth overall pick during the first round of the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Sphere on June 28, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Draft grades, analysis for every 2024 first-round pick by Corey Pronman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599237/2024/06/28/nhl-draft-2024-first-round-grades-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599237/2024/06/28/nhl-draft-2024-first-round-grades-analysis/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:15:39 GMT<![CDATA[New York Islanders NHL Draft picks tracker: Grades, fits and analysis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597271/2024/06/28/islanders-nhl-draft-picks-grades-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597271/2024/06/28/islanders-nhl-draft-picks-grades-2024/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:05:53 GMTBASEL, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 30: Cole Eiserman of United States with gold medal during final of U18 Ice Hockey World Championship match between United States and Sweden at St. Jakob-Park at St. Jakob-Park on April 30, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Final 2024 NHL Mock Draft: After Macklin Celebrini, there’s room for surprise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591595/2024/06/28/nhl-mock-draft-2024-final-pronman/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591595/2024/06/28/nhl-mock-draft-2024-final-pronman/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[NHL free-agent big board: The latest on all the top targets ahead of July 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598198/2024/06/27/nhl-free-agent-big-board-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598198/2024/06/27/nhl-free-agent-big-board-draft/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:27:02 GMTTAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on in the first period during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Amalie Arena on December 21, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Draft 2024: Will any (more) teams trade their first-round picks?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595494/2024/06/27/nhl-draft-first-round-trades-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595494/2024/06/27/nhl-draft-first-round-trades-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:15:45 GMTSECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman opens the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who was the worst NHL draft pick of the cap era, based on the players taken right after?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587268/2024/06/27/nhl-draft-worst-picks-cap-era/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587268/2024/06/27/nhl-draft-worst-picks-cap-era/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:26 GMTVANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 24: (L-R) 2nd overall pick Jordan Staal of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 1st overall pick Erik Johnson of the St. Louis Blues, and 3rd overall pick Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks pose together at the 2006 NHL Draft held at General Motors Place on June 24, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking every NHL team’s salary-cap situation, from best to worst]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594512/2024/06/27/nhl-salary-cap-ranking-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594512/2024/06/27/nhl-salary-cap-ranking-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:18 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: (L-R) Kyle Davidson of the Chicago Blackhawks chats with Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders at the 2023 NHL Draft at the Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL trade big board: Expanding the list of top targets ahead of the draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591247/2024/06/26/nhl-trade-big-board-pre-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591247/2024/06/26/nhl-trade-big-board-pre-draft/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:56:18 GMT<![CDATA[Inside Fanatics' response to Nike's MLB debacle and what it means for new NHL jerseys]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583821/2024/06/26/fanatics-nhl-jerseys/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583821/2024/06/26/fanatics-nhl-jerseys/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft consensus big board: Celebrini leads crowded field of prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590764/2024/06/26/2024-nhl-draft-consensus-ranking-prospects-macklin-celebrini/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590764/2024/06/26/2024-nhl-draft-consensus-ranking-prospects-macklin-celebrini/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:37 GMT<![CDATA[Which NHL teams need goaltender upgrades? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588102/2024/06/26/nhl-goalie-depth-ranking-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588102/2024/06/26/nhl-goalie-depth-ranking-offseason/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Which NHL teams need upgrades on defense? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587656/2024/06/25/nhl-defense-free-agency-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587656/2024/06/25/nhl-defense-free-agency-trade/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[A beginner's guide to the 2024 NHL Draft: Top storylines, top prospects and biggest questions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573422/2024/06/24/nhl-draft-order-prospects-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573422/2024/06/24/nhl-draft-order-prospects-guide/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:29 GMTWALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 7: Macklin Celebrini #71 of the Boston University Terriers warms up before a game against the Bentley Falcons during NCAA hockey at Bentley Arena on October 7, 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts. The Terriers won 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL teams need upgrades at wing? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583984/2024/06/24/nhl-wingers-free-agency-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583984/2024/06/24/nhl-wingers-free-agency-trade/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[What NHL offseason trades, signings and other moves would we like to see? One pick for each team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579497/2024/06/23/nhl-free-agency-trades-offseason-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579497/2024/06/23/nhl-free-agency-trades-offseason-2024/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Mock Draft 2024: Scott Wheeler's final predictions for the first two rounds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570815/2024/06/23/nhl-mock-draft-2024-two-rounds-celebrini-levshunov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570815/2024/06/23/nhl-mock-draft-2024-two-rounds-celebrini-levshunov/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[NHL free agency 2024: Every team’s toughest decision, from Stamkos to Kane to Reinhart vs. Montour]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579502/2024/06/22/nhl-free-agency-names-kane-stamkos-reinhart/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579502/2024/06/22/nhl-free-agency-names-kane-stamkos-reinhart/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:00:14 GMTSUNRISE, FL - JUNE 1: Brandon Montour #62 and Sam Reinhart #13 of the Florida Panthers stretch prior to the game against the New York Rangers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 1, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL teams need upgrades at center? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579764/2024/06/21/nhl-centers-free-agency-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5579764/2024/06/21/nhl-centers-free-agency-trade/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:06:53 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders mailbag, part 2: Pelech/Pulock, the awful penalty kill and Tavares' legacy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578475/2024/06/21/islanders-penalty-kill-tavares-legacy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5578475/2024/06/21/islanders-penalty-kill-tavares-legacy/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:41 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: (L-R) Casey Cizikas #53, Ryan Pulock #6, Adam Pelech #3 and Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders defend against the Nashville Predators during the third period at UBS Arena on April 06, 2024 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders shut out the Predators 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Each team's biggest need at the 2024 NHL Draft: Position, size and skill]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564521/2024/06/21/nhl-draft-2024-team-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564521/2024/06/21/nhl-draft-2024-team-needs/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:37 GMTSECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - MAY 07: NHL Draft Lottery positions are seen during the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery at NHL Network Studio on May 07, 2024 in Secaucus, New Jersey. 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(Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders mailbag, part 1: Possible Pageau trades, free-agent wish lists and Sorokin for Marner?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571102/2024/06/18/islanders-free-agent-pageau-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571102/2024/06/18/islanders-free-agent-pageau-trade/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:07 GMTApr 25, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL buyout watch 2024: 12 players to monitor ahead of the offseason window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567269/2024/06/17/nhl-buyout-2024-offseason-window-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5567269/2024/06/17/nhl-buyout-2024-offseason-window-players/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[Fixing every NHL team's biggest draft error: Kucherov to Flames? Bergeron to Kings?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5546449/2024/06/14/nhl-draft-biggest-errors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5546449/2024/06/14/nhl-draft-biggest-errors/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:08:22 GMTDec 16, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the face off against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Path to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: Ranking the 14 NHL playoff series that got us here]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556840/2024/06/12/2024-stanley-cup-final-playoffs-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556840/2024/06/12/2024-stanley-cup-final-playoffs-ranking/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:49:16 GMTEDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 27: Zach Hyman #18 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates after his goal during the first period in Game Three of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 27, 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Leila Devlin/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Staff Mock Draft 2.0: Celebrini is No. 1, but where do Levshunov, Silayev, Demidov land?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550049/2024/06/12/nhl-mock-draft-2024-staff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5550049/2024/06/12/nhl-mock-draft-2024-staff/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[Every Eastern Conference NHL team’s best value contract in 2023-24]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530275/2024/06/12/nhl-east-best-value-contracts-2023-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530275/2024/06/12/nhl-east-best-value-contracts-2023-2024/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[New York Islanders roster tiers: Who stays, who goes this offseason?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543847/2024/06/06/new-york-islanders-offseason-moves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5543847/2024/06/06/new-york-islanders-offseason-moves/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:29 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders (R) celebrates his game-winning overtime goal against the Montreal Canadiens and is joined by Mike Reilly #2 (L) at UBS Arena on April 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521206/2024/06/06/nhl-broadcast-rankings-tv-2024-commentator/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521206/2024/06/06/nhl-broadcast-rankings-tv-2024-commentator/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Mock Draft: Celebrini at No. 1 and Levshunov at No. 2 lead Corey Pronman's list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531872/2024/06/05/nhl-mock-draft-2024-celebrini-levshunov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531872/2024/06/05/nhl-mock-draft-2024-celebrini-levshunov/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Stanley Cup Final predictions: Athletic staff picks for Oilers-Panthers, Conn Smythe and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539900/2024/06/04/nhl-stanley-cup-final-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539900/2024/06/04/nhl-stanley-cup-final-predictions/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:42:02 GMTEDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 14: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 14, 2024 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Oilers or Panthers? A Stanley Cup Final rooting guide for 30 other NHL fan bases]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537826/2024/06/04/oilers-panthers-nhl-stanley-cup-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537826/2024/06/04/oilers-panthers-nhl-stanley-cup-final/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:26 GMTSUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 20: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on November 20, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini, Ivan Demidov lead Scott Wheeler’s final top 100]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521848/2024/06/03/2024-nhl-draft-rankings-top-100-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521848/2024/06/03/2024-nhl-draft-rankings-top-100-prospects/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Mock Draft 2024: Pronman, Wheeler and Bultman play GM and pick the first round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515260/2024/05/30/nhl-mock-draft-2024-gm-round-1-expert-picks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515260/2024/05/30/nhl-mock-draft-2024-gm-round-1-expert-picks/Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[NHL free-agent big board: The top 50 targets a month before the opening bell]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524696/2024/05/29/nhl-free-agency-rankings-big-board-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524696/2024/05/29/nhl-free-agency-rankings-big-board-2024/Wed, 29 May 2024 13:00:47 GMTSUNRISE, FLORIDA - MAY 26: Sam Reinhart #13 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 26, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Draft 2024 rankings: Macklin Celebrini leads Corey Pronman's top 129 prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518310/2024/05/28/nhl-draft-rankings-2024-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518310/2024/05/28/nhl-draft-rankings-2024-prospects/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[The 2024 NHL playoffs all-disappointment team: Mitch Marner, Elias Pettersson and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520617/2024/05/27/2024-nhl-playoffs-all-disappointment-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520617/2024/05/27/2024-nhl-playoffs-all-disappointment-team/Mon, 27 May 2024 12:13:34 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders, Blackhawks swap first-round picks ahead of 2024 NHL Draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518384/2024/05/24/islanders-blackhawks-swap-first-round-picks-ahead-of-2024-nhl-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518384/2024/05/24/islanders-blackhawks-swap-first-round-picks-ahead-of-2024-nhl-draft/Fri, 24 May 2024 21:20:53 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: General manager Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders speaks to the media prior to the game Philadelphia Flyers at UBS Arena on November 25, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL conference final predictions: Panthers vs. Rangers, Oilers vs. Stars, Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510723/2024/05/22/nhl-playoff-predictions-conference-finals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510723/2024/05/22/nhl-playoff-predictions-conference-finals/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:38 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers skates against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL mock draft 2024: Predicting all 65 picks of the first two rounds with Pronman and Wheeler]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5501466/2024/05/22/nhl-mock-draft-two-round-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5501466/2024/05/22/nhl-mock-draft-two-round-predictions-2024/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[After Kyle Okposo's agonizing Sabres trade decision, Panthers' run has him 'loving every minute']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498994/2024/05/20/kyle-okposo-panthers-sabres-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5498994/2024/05/20/kyle-okposo-panthers-sabres-trade/Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:59 GMTSUNRISE, FL - MAY 08: Florida Panthers right wing Kyle Okposo (8) enters the ice before game two of the Eastern Conference round 2 playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Maxim Tsyplakov, Islanders' newest addition, has 'a game built for North America']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505162/2024/05/20/new-york-islanders-maxim-tsyplakov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505162/2024/05/20/new-york-islanders-maxim-tsyplakov/Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:36 GMTSAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - 2023/09/12: Spartak Hockey Club player, Maxim Tsyplakov (9) seen in action during the Kontinental Hockey League, regular season KHL 2023 - 2024 between SKA Saint Petersburg and Spartak Moscow at the Ice Sports Palace. (Final score; SKA Saint Petersburg 0:3 Spartak Moscow). (Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders mailbag: Submit your questions to Arthur Staple]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493546/2024/05/14/islanders-mailbag-offseason-submit-questions-arthur-staple/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493546/2024/05/14/islanders-mailbag-offseason-submit-questions-arthur-staple/Tue, 14 May 2024 20:09:56 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NHL Mock Draft: Levshunov to Blackhawks, Dickinson to Blue Jackets? How Round 1 will shake out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486695/2024/05/14/2024-nhl-mock-draft-levshunov-dickinson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486695/2024/05/14/2024-nhl-mock-draft-levshunov-dickinson/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[NHL coaching job-security tiers: Who could be on the move next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484711/2024/05/13/nhl-coaching-job-security-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484711/2024/05/13/nhl-coaching-job-security-tiers/Mon, 13 May 2024 11:26:41 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders at a crossroads: The missteps and what they can do to change course]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465596/2024/05/09/islanders-lou-lamoriello-patrick-roy-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465596/2024/05/09/islanders-lou-lamoriello-patrick-roy-offseason/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:12:03 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - APRIL 4: Head coach Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders talks with Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the second period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on April 4, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL Mock Draft: After Macklin Celebrini, who goes in the first round?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477442/2024/05/09/nhl-mock-draft-2024-first-round/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477442/2024/05/09/nhl-mock-draft-2024-first-round/Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[NHL second-round predictions: Avalanche vs. Stars, Bruins vs. Panthers, conference champions and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474898/2024/05/06/nhl-playoff-predictions-second-round/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474898/2024/05/06/nhl-playoff-predictions-second-round/Mon, 06 May 2024 15:37:35 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 6: Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins faces off against Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers at the TD Garden on April 6, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft top 32 prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s post-U18 worlds ranking]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470339/2024/05/06/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2024-celebrini-demidov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470339/2024/05/06/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2024-celebrini-demidov/Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[What we learned from Islanders' breakup day: Retirement, free agents and injuries]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470723/2024/05/04/islanders-offseason-retirement-free-agents-injuries/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470723/2024/05/04/islanders-offseason-retirement-free-agents-injuries/Sat, 04 May 2024 09:00:19 GMTDec 31, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) and center Casey Cizikas (53) and right wing Cal Clutterbuck (right) stand for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: Who needs to step up for each playoff team?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468615/2024/05/03/nhl-power-rankings-playoff-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468615/2024/05/03/nhl-power-rankings-playoff-teams/Fri, 03 May 2024 13:02:08 GMT<![CDATA[How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild, the history of every nickname]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5445988/2024/05/02/nhl-team-nicknames-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5445988/2024/05/02/nhl-team-nicknames-history/Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:42 GMTTORONTO, ON - MARCH 13: A general view of The Maple Leafs logo prior to action between the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on March 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What went wrong for the Islanders and what comes next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5453013/2024/04/30/islanders-hurricanes-playoffs-eliminated/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5453013/2024/04/30/islanders-hurricanes-playoffs-eliminated/Wed, 01 May 2024 03:03:30 GMTRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 30: Evgeny Kuznetsov #92 of the Carolina Hurricanes shakes hands with Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders after Game Five of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 30, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won the game 6-3 to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How the Hurricanes finished off the Islanders and the series: 5 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460863/2024/04/30/new-york-islanders-patrick-roy-hurricanes-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5460863/2024/04/30/new-york-islanders-patrick-roy-hurricanes-playoffs/Wed, 01 May 2024 02:35:41 GMTCarolina Hurricanes&#039; Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates his goal with Sebastian Aho (20) as New York Islanders&#039; Cal Clutterbuck (15) skates by during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Leafs-Bruins, Avs-Jets and Preds-Canucks and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458580/2024/04/30/nhl-playoffs-picks-odds-expert-predictions-for-leafs-bruins-avs-jets-and-preds-canucks-and-more/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458580/2024/04/30/nhl-playoffs-picks-odds-expert-predictions-for-leafs-bruins-avs-jets-and-preds-canucks-and-more/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:05:40 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 22: Matthew Knies #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs checks Pavel Zacha #18 of the Boston Bruins during the first period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on April 22, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL playoffs concern-o-meter: How worried should teams facing elimination be?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5457253/2024/04/29/nhl-playoffs-maple-leafs-islanders-jets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5457253/2024/04/29/nhl-playoffs-maple-leafs-islanders-jets/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:32:31 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 27: William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs reacts after being called for a penalty against the Boston Bruins during the third period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on April 27, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Michael Chisholm/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the NHL's best potential Stanley Cup Final matchups, based purely on narrative]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456763/2024/04/29/nhl-stanley-cup-final-ranking-matchups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456763/2024/04/29/nhl-stanley-cup-final-ranking-matchups/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[Mathew Barzal came to play — and the Islanders get to keep playing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454016/2024/04/27/mathew-barzal-islanders-double-overtime-winner-hurricanes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5454016/2024/04/27/mathew-barzal-islanders-double-overtime-winner-hurricanes/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:00:30 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game winning goal against Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Four of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena on April 27, 2024 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in double overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How the Islanders stayed alive and took Game 4: 3 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5452628/2024/04/27/islanders-hurricanes-overtime-winner-mathew-barzal-game-4/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5452628/2024/04/27/islanders-hurricanes-overtime-winner-mathew-barzal-game-4/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:52:54 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: The New York Islanders celebrate their victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in double overtime in Game Four of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena on April 27, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Panthers-Bolts, Leafs-Bruins, Stars-Knights]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449871/2024/04/27/nhl-playoffs-odds-picks-predictions-april-26/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449871/2024/04/27/nhl-playoffs-odds-picks-predictions-april-26/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 09:00:22 GMTTAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 25: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers makes a save in the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Three of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 25, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: The playoffs are here and everything has changed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5447700/2024/04/26/nhl-power-rankings-playoffs-rangers-leafs-hurricanes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5447700/2024/04/26/nhl-power-rankings-playoffs-rangers-leafs-hurricanes/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:23:23 GMT<![CDATA[How Hurricanes pushed Islanders to brink of elimination in Game 3: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5446425/2024/04/25/hurricanes-islanders-game-3-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5446425/2024/04/25/hurricanes-islanders-game-3-takeaways/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:18:12 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a win against the New York Islanders in Game Three of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena on April 25, 2024 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Lightning vs. Panthers and Hurricanes vs. Islanders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441818/2024/04/25/nhl-playoffs-picks-odds-bolts-panthers-hurricanes-islanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441818/2024/04/25/nhl-playoffs-picks-odds-bolts-panthers-hurricanes-islanders/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:27 GMTSUNRISE, FL - APRIL 21: Anthony Duclair #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates past goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers behind the net during first period action in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Amerant Bank Arena on April 21, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why can't the Islanders beat the Hurricanes in the postseason?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441683/2024/04/24/islanders-hurricanes-nhl-playoffs-game-3/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441683/2024/04/24/islanders-hurricanes-nhl-playoffs-game-3/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:20:10 GMTApr 22, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates his goal with center Sebastian Aho (20), center Seth Jarvis (24) and defenseman Brent Burns (8) against the New York Islanders during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NHL Old Guy Without a Cup rankings: Brent Burns, Ryan Suter and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436354/2024/04/24/nhl-stanley-cup-rankings-2024-veterans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436354/2024/04/24/nhl-stanley-cup-rankings-2024-veterans/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders search for words and answers after crushing Game 2 loss: 'It's gonna hurt']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5437629/2024/04/22/islanders-hurricanes-collapse-loss-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5437629/2024/04/22/islanders-hurricanes-collapse-loss-playoffs/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:17:28 GMTRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with Jake Guentzel #59 after a goal during the second period against the New York Islanders in Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 22, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Cato Cataldo/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How the Hurricanes took control of the Islanders and series in Game 2: 3 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436534/2024/04/22/islanders-hurricanes-game-2-collapse/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436534/2024/04/22/islanders-hurricanes-game-2-collapse/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:40:50 GMTRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 22: Jake Guentzel #59 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a goal during the third period against the New York Islanders in Game Two of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 22, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL playoff teams are under the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup? Ranking all 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5433434/2024/04/22/nhl-playoffs-rankings-2024-stanley-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5433434/2024/04/22/nhl-playoffs-rankings-2024-stanley-cup/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:50:12 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Oilers-Kings, Maple Leafs-Bruins and Knights-Stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430275/2024/04/22/nhl-playoffs-expert-picks-oilers-kings-maple-leafs-bruins-knights-stars/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430275/2024/04/22/nhl-playoffs-expert-picks-oilers-kings-maple-leafs-bruins-knights-stars/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:24 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 23: Connor mcDav id #97 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 23, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders rookie Kyle MacLean continues to impress: 'Definitely brought a spark to our group']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5432956/2024/04/21/islanders-playoffs-kyle-maclean/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5432956/2024/04/21/islanders-playoffs-kyle-maclean/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:15:04 GMTApr 20, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean (32) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Islanders encouraged despite Frederik Andersen's stealing Game 1 for Hurricanes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5431940/2024/04/20/islanders-hurricanes-game-1-frederik-andersen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5431940/2024/04/20/islanders-hurricanes-game-1-frederik-andersen/Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:11:20 GMTApr 20, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) gets the shot on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What we learned from the Hurricanes' 3-1 Game 1 win over the Islanders: 3 takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430936/2024/04/20/hurricanes-islanders-game-1-score-kyle-maclean-evgeny-kuznetsov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430936/2024/04/20/hurricanes-islanders-game-1-score-kyle-maclean-evgeny-kuznetsov/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:54:52 GMTRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 20: Stefan Noesen #23 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a goal during the third period against the New York Islanders in Game One of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 7, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL playoff predictions: First-round winners, disappointments, dark horse, Stanley Cup champion and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429429/2024/04/20/nhl-playoff-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5429429/2024/04/20/nhl-playoff-predictions-2024/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:13 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 13: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates the Stanley Cup victory over the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL playoff goalie analysis: Everything you need to know about all 8 series]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430311/2024/04/20/nhl-playoffs-goalies-matchups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430311/2024/04/20/nhl-playoffs-goalies-matchups/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:00:03 GMTTAMPA, FL - MAY 23: Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates the series win in the handshake line against Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers after Game Four of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders-Hurricanes predictions: An Eastern Conference executive, player and coach weigh in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430428/2024/04/20/nyi-vs-car-predictions-stanley-cup-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430428/2024/04/20/nyi-vs-car-predictions-stanley-cup-playoffs/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:00:47 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 19: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders and Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes battle for the puck during the first period at UBS Arena on March 19, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs picks, odds: Expert predictions for Maple Leafs-Bruins and Hurricanes-Islanders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5427199/2024/04/20/nhl-playoffs-picks-leafs-bruins-hurricanes-islanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5427199/2024/04/20/nhl-playoffs-picks-leafs-bruins-hurricanes-islanders/Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 23: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to action against the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 23, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders playoffs: Semyon Varlamov to start Game 1, Noah Dobson in, J-G Pageau out?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430115/2024/04/19/islanders-vs-hurricanes-playoff-semyon-varlamov-dobson-pageau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5430115/2024/04/19/islanders-vs-hurricanes-playoff-semyon-varlamov-dobson-pageau/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:24:35 GMTNEWARK, NJ - APRIL 15: New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) makes a save during a game between the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils on April 15, 2024 at Prudential Center in the Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Mordzynski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Stanley Cup tiers: Anonymous GM, executives and scout rate every playoff team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428251/2024/04/19/stanley-cup-tiers-nhl-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428251/2024/04/19/stanley-cup-tiers-nhl-2024/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:45:38 GMTDallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period during an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: On Playoff Eve, 32 fan bases sum up their seasons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428632/2024/04/19/nhl-power-rankings-on-playoff-eve-32-fanbases-sum-up-their-seasons/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428632/2024/04/19/nhl-power-rankings-on-playoff-eve-32-fanbases-sum-up-their-seasons/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:55:04 GMT<![CDATA[Who were the NHL’s MVPs in 2023-24? One pick for each team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426348/2024/04/19/nhl-mvp-picks-every-team-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426348/2024/04/19/nhl-mvp-picks-every-team-2024/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Player Cards: Metropolitan Division]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5015500/2024/04/19/nhl-player-cards-metropolitan-division/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5015500/2024/04/19/nhl-player-cards-metropolitan-division/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:02:45 GMT<![CDATA[NHL playoffs storylines: 7 pressure points to watch in Round 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424585/2024/04/18/nhl-playoffs-round-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424585/2024/04/18/nhl-playoffs-round-1/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:48:26 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers controls the puck during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on February 28, 2024 in New York City. The Rangers won 4-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Stanley Cup playoff bandwagon guide to all the NHL teams you could root for]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423756/2024/04/18/nhl-playoffs-stanley-cup-bandwagon-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423756/2024/04/18/nhl-playoffs-stanley-cup-bandwagon-guide/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:16:33 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 12: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of Game Five of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The tao of Patrick Roy: How a Hall of Fame player's passion, strategy turned Islanders around]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423652/2024/04/18/patrick-roy-islanders-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423652/2024/04/18/patrick-roy-islanders-playoffs/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:55 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 01: Head Coach of the New York Islanders Patrick Roy looks on from his bench during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on April 1, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL fan attendance tracker 2023-24: Risers, fallers, trends and takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414095/2024/04/18/nhl-attendance-2024-riser-fallers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414095/2024/04/18/nhl-attendance-2024-riser-fallers/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:39 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 06: Fans reacts after a goal by the Chicago Blackhawks against the Dallas Stars during the second period at the United Center on April 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Penguins' Jeff Carter retires after 19 seasons: 'It was time']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424989/2024/04/17/penguins-jeff-carter-retires/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424989/2024/04/17/penguins-jeff-carter-retires/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:39:49 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 30: Jeff Carter #77 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a break during a stoppage in play against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on March 30, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL playoff preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421520/2024/04/17/hurricanes-islanders-nhl-playoffs-preview-odds-matchups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421520/2024/04/17/hurricanes-islanders-nhl-playoffs-preview-odds-matchups/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:03:21 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 19: The New York Islanders defend against Sebastian Aho #20 and Jake Guentzel #59 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at UBS Arena on March 19, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Draft 2024 prospects ranking: Celebrini leads Pronman's April list, Levshunov follows]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5417359/2024/04/17/nhl-draft-2024-top-prospects-celebrini-levshunov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5417359/2024/04/17/nhl-draft-2024-top-prospects-celebrini-levshunov/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Fellow broadcasters honor Yankees legend John Sterling by replicating his calls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418463/2024/04/16/yankees-john-sterling-honored-retirement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418463/2024/04/16/yankees-john-sterling-honored-retirement/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:16 GMTFILE - This Sept. 25, 2009 file photo shows New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling sitting in his booth before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling was uninjured after he was hit by a foul ball by Justin Turner in the ninth inning of New York&#039;s 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, June 10, 2023 (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, file)<![CDATA[Which NHL team has the best local broadcast? Vote now for your favorites]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404060/2024/04/16/nhl-broadcast-rankings-survey-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404060/2024/04/16/nhl-broadcast-rankings-survey-2024/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:11 GMTNEWARK, NJ - APRIL 15: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders defends his net during the first period of the game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 15, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders find a way into playoffs despite roller-coaster season: 'We got a chance']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418337/2024/04/15/islanders-clinch-nhl-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418337/2024/04/15/islanders-clinch-nhl-playoffs/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:08:11 GMTApr 15, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Weekend NHL rankings: A top 16, Gold Plan results and oddly specific predictions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414510/2024/04/15/nhl-rankings-gold-plan-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414510/2024/04/15/nhl-rankings-gold-plan-predictions/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Five Islanders questions after loss to Rangers: Where do things stand? Goalie controversy?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5412761/2024/04/13/islanders-rangers-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5412761/2024/04/13/islanders-rangers-playoffs/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:18:18 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates a second period shorthanded goal by Braden Schneider #4 (not shown) against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on April 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One stat that sums up each NHL team’s season heading into the final week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411402/2024/04/13/nhl-teams-key-stats-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411402/2024/04/13/nhl-teams-key-stats-season/Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: As we near the end, every single team gets a trophy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409975/2024/04/12/nhl-power-rankings-as-we-near-the-end-every-single-team-gets-a-trophy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409975/2024/04/12/nhl-power-rankings-as-we-near-the-end-every-single-team-gets-a-trophy/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:19:25 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders inch closer to a playoff spot: 'I love how together we are right now']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409884/2024/04/11/islanders-canadiens-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5409884/2024/04/11/islanders-canadiens-playoffs/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:25:26 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: the New York Islanders celebrate a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens at UBS Arena on April 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[This New York Islanders team may have the fortitude after all]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404268/2024/04/09/new-york-islanders-rangers-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404268/2024/04/09/new-york-islanders-rangers-playoffs/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:26:58 GMTApr 9, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates the 4-2 victory against the New York Rangers with New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Lit's 25-year-old 'My Own Worst Enemy' became an NHL anthem]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397725/2024/04/09/lit-my-own-worst-enemy-nhl-arenas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397725/2024/04/09/lit-my-own-worst-enemy-nhl-arenas/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Rangers vs Islanders games are, at long last, ones that matter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399498/2024/04/09/rangers-presidents-trophy-new-york-islanders-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399498/2024/04/09/rangers-presidents-trophy-new-york-islanders-schedule/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMTNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: Dan Boyle #22 of the New York Rangers gets hit by Calvin De Haan #44 of the New York Islanders as he skates with the puck at Madison Square Garden on April 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders post a huge throwback win with Barry Trotz in the house]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396597/2024/04/06/islanders-predators-barry-trotz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396597/2024/04/06/islanders-predators-barry-trotz/Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:27:11 GMTApr 6, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates with defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) after scoring an empty net goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL players we want to see more of in the last two weeks: A pick for each team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393939/2024/04/06/nhl-players-end-of-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393939/2024/04/06/nhl-players-end-of-season/Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: Surges and slides cause late-season chaos]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393618/2024/04/05/nhl-power-rankings-playoff-race/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393618/2024/04/05/nhl-power-rankings-playoff-race/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:32:11 GMT<![CDATA[Russo: Zach Parise deserves a proper send-off in what could be his final game in front of Wild fans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391718/2024/04/04/zach-parise-minnesota-wild-nhl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391718/2024/04/04/zach-parise-minnesota-wild-nhl/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:11:51 GMTST PAUL, MN - JULY 9: Ryan Suter #20 and Zach Parise#11 of the Minnesota Wild speak during press conference on July 9, 2012 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)<![CDATA[16 Stats: Hurricanes as Cup favorites, Auston Matthews' quest for 70, Penguins' playoff hopes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389261/2024/04/04/16-stats-auston-matthews-goals-penguins-playoffs-hurricanes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389261/2024/04/04/16-stats-auston-matthews-goals-penguins-playoffs-hurricanes/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:03:41 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders get 2 crucial points, but the one they gave away could haunt them]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384484/2024/04/01/islanders-flyers-nhl-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5384484/2024/04/01/islanders-flyers-nhl-playoffs/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:16:49 GMTApr 1, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) celebrate win in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Josh Ho-Sang's tumultuous NHL tenure influenced his new rap album]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365895/2024/04/01/josh-ho-sang-nhl-rap-album/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365895/2024/04/01/josh-ho-sang-nhl-rap-album/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[NHL bold predictions — pass or fail: What we got wrong (and right) in our preseason picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377581/2024/03/30/nhl-season-bold-predictions-pass-fail-2023-24/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377581/2024/03/30/nhl-season-bold-predictions-pass-fail-2023-24/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[All hail Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck, the NHL's Hit King]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377590/2024/03/29/islanders-cal-clutterbuck-nhl-hits/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377590/2024/03/29/islanders-cal-clutterbuck-nhl-hits/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:17:20 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Cal Clutterbuck #15 of the New York Islanders is named third star of the game after the team&#039;s 6-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets at UBS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A top-five shakeup, plus every team's April priority]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376985/2024/03/29/nhl-power-rankings-a-top-five-shakeup-plus-every-teams-april-priority/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376985/2024/03/29/nhl-power-rankings-a-top-five-shakeup-plus-every-teams-april-priority/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:45:50 GMTDENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 28: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers fights for control of the puck against Zach Parise #9 of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Ball Arena on March 28, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL’s future star defensemen: 7 players that deserve the spotlight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5364359/2024/03/26/nhl-defense-stars-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5364359/2024/03/26/nhl-defense-stars-ranking/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft ranking: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler's March top 64 prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5326639/2024/03/25/nhl-draft-ranking-top-64-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5326639/2024/03/25/nhl-draft-ranking-top-64-prospects/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders' confusing season takes a positive turn — for one day at least]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5363828/2024/03/23/islanders-jets-cal-clutterbuck/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5363828/2024/03/23/islanders-jets-cal-clutterbuck/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:04:50 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Kyle MacLean #32 of the New York Islanders reacts to a first period goal by Cal Clutterbuck #15 of the New York Islanders against Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets at UBS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders defeated the Jets 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Minnesota milestone: Blues' Nick Leddy comes full circle, set to play 1,000th game in home state]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351126/2024/03/23/nick-leddy-1000-games-nhl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351126/2024/03/23/nick-leddy-1000-games-nhl/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[​​Which NHL players need to step up down the stretch? Picks for all 32 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361892/2024/03/23/nhl-players-playoffs-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361892/2024/03/23/nhl-players-playoffs-offseason/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:11 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Eastern Conference playoff race: Seven teams, two spots and so much mediocrity]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5359926/2024/03/22/nhl-eastern-conference-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5359926/2024/03/22/nhl-eastern-conference-playoffs/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:50:00 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 25: Ryan Poehling #25 of the Philadelphia Flyers battles for the puck against Alex DeBrincat #93 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena on January 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: Carolina takes the top spot, plus first impressions of the new guy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361305/2024/03/22/nhl-power-rankings-carolina-hurricanes-colorado-avalanche/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361305/2024/03/22/nhl-power-rankings-carolina-hurricanes-colorado-avalanche/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:01:39 GMT<![CDATA[Who is Cole Eiserman, really? Behind the 2024 NHL Draft's complicated top scorer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353960/2024/03/22/cole-eiserman-nhl-draft-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353960/2024/03/22/cole-eiserman-nhl-draft-2024/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[How Patrick Roy got the Islanders back in the Eastern Conference playoff race]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356370/2024/03/21/islanders-patrick-roy-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356370/2024/03/21/islanders-patrick-roy-playoffs/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMTFeb 18, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy coaches against the New York Rangers during the third period of a Stadium Series ice hockey game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ilya Sorokin and the Islanders sink further away from the playoff race]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355358/2024/03/19/islanders-ilya-sorokin-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355358/2024/03/19/islanders-ilya-sorokin-playoffs/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:35:45 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 19: Seth Jarvis #24 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores at 4:28 of the first period against Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on March 19, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chris Simon, ex-NHL player and Stanley Cup champion with Avalanche, dies at 52]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354822/2024/03/19/chris-simon-death-nhl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354822/2024/03/19/chris-simon-death-nhl/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:04:03 GMTUNIONDALE, NY - JANUARY 12: Chris Simon #17 of the Calgary Flames looks on during the game against the New York Islanders on January 12, 2006 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Simon<![CDATA[NHL No. 1 center tiers: McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon and guys just taking faceoffs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350853/2024/03/19/nhl-no-1-center-tiers-mcdavid-matthews-mackinnon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350853/2024/03/19/nhl-no-1-center-tiers-mcdavid-matthews-mackinnon/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:21:41 GMT<![CDATA[2025 NHL Draft top 28 prospects ranking: James Hagens leads Scott Wheeler's early list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5326417/2024/03/18/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2025-james-hagens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5326417/2024/03/18/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2025-james-hagens/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:14 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders are at a loss — for words and for games — after getting outplayed by Rangers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348759/2024/03/17/islanders-rangers-loss-patrick-roy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348759/2024/03/17/islanders-rangers-loss-patrick-roy/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:11:42 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Jonny Brodzinski #22 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Islanders' next 8 days will define their season — and maybe beyond]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346611/2024/03/16/new-york-islanders-season-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346611/2024/03/16/new-york-islanders-season-future/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:29:21 GMTMar 16, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; General view of the New York Islanders starters before the game against the Ottawa Senators at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL season predictions 6.0: How did the trade deadline impact our picks?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345093/2024/03/16/nhl-predictions-trade-deadline-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345093/2024/03/16/nhl-predictions-trade-deadline-playoffs/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A top-five shakeup, plus 32 players worth your attention]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344431/2024/03/15/nhl-power-rankings-florida-panthers-carolina-hurricanes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344431/2024/03/15/nhl-power-rankings-florida-panthers-carolina-hurricanes/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:36:15 GMT<![CDATA[How Patrick Roy's Islanders line changes have revived the struggling squad]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336384/2024/03/13/islanders-coach-patrick-roy-line-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5336384/2024/03/13/islanders-coach-patrick-roy-line-changes/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:11 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders is congratulated by Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at UBS Arena on March 02, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Draft 2024 prospects ranking: Celebrini No. 1 on Corey Pronman's list, Silayev and Dickinson next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5307808/2024/03/12/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2024-celebrini/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5307808/2024/03/12/nhl-draft-top-prospects-2024-celebrini/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Weekend NHL rankings: The teams whose trade deadlines changed my mind the most]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329116/2024/03/11/nhl-weekend-rankings-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5329116/2024/03/11/nhl-weekend-rankings-trade-deadline/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:55:12 GMT<![CDATA[Which NHL teams had the best and worst trade deadlines? Scores for all 32]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327692/2024/03/09/nhl-trade-deadline-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327692/2024/03/09/nhl-trade-deadline-rankings-2024/Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[Staple: Lou Lamoriello believes in his Islanders after a silent deadline. Do you?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327624/2024/03/08/islanders-nhl-trade-deadline-lou-lamoriello-patrick-roy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327624/2024/03/08/islanders-nhl-trade-deadline-lou-lamoriello-patrick-roy/Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:07:35 GMTDETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 29: Head Coach Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders looks down his bench during the first period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on February 29, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL trade deadline winners and losers: Golden Knights, Avalanche, Hurricanes load up for playoff run]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327064/2024/03/08/nhl-trade-deadline-2024-winners-losers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5327064/2024/03/08/nhl-trade-deadline-2024-winners-losers/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:46:33 GMTPITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Sidney Crosby #87 talks with Jake Guentzel #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG PAINTS Arena on November 16, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: Every team's most important person on trade deadline day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325585/2024/03/08/nhl-power-rankings-trade-deadline-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325585/2024/03/08/nhl-power-rankings-trade-deadline-2/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:07:28 GMT<![CDATA[16 Stats: Mittelstadt-Byram swap, Colton Parayko's value, the surging Islanders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321783/2024/03/07/16-stats-mittelstadt-byram-colton-parayko-islanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321783/2024/03/07/16-stats-mittelstadt-byram-colton-parayko-islanders/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:38:26 GMT<![CDATA[What can Lou Lamoriello do for the Islanders with his new-found cap space?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318576/2024/03/05/islanders-lou-lamoriello-scott-mayfield-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318576/2024/03/05/islanders-lou-lamoriello-scott-mayfield-trade-deadline/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:18:06 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Scott Mayfield #24 of New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers during a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the top 15 drafted NHL goalie prospects: Jesper Wallstedt leads Scott Wheeler's 2024 list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303381/2024/03/05/nhl-top-goalie-prospects-2024-jesper-wallstedt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303381/2024/03/05/nhl-top-goalie-prospects-2024-jesper-wallstedt/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the top 75 drafted NHL prospects: Matvei Michkov leads Scott Wheeler's 2024 list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303482/2024/03/04/top-nhl-prospects-2024-matvei-michkov/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303482/2024/03/04/top-nhl-prospects-2024-matvei-michkov/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[NHL GM tendencies: Who trades the most? When do they like to deal?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5307274/2024/03/04/nhl-gm-trades-tendencies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5307274/2024/03/04/nhl-gm-trades-tendencies/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:20 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: (L-R) Kyle Davidson of the Chicago Blackhawks chats with Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders at the 2023 NHL Draft at the Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Each NHL team's best trade deadline move in the past decade]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301671/2024/03/02/nhl-trade-deadline-history-best-moves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301671/2024/03/02/nhl-trade-deadline-history-best-moves/Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus our 32-item trade deadline wish list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5309510/2024/03/01/nhl-power-rankings-a-new-no-1-plus-our-32-item-trade-deadline-wish-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5309510/2024/03/01/nhl-power-rankings-a-new-no-1-plus-our-32-item-trade-deadline-wish-list/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:07:38 GMT<![CDATA[What could Islanders do as sellers as NHL trade deadline approaches?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305880/2024/02/29/new-york-islanders-trade-deadline-sellers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305880/2024/02/29/new-york-islanders-trade-deadline-sellers/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:25 GMTPITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 20: Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Stanley Cup Checklist: Analyzing the East contenders ahead of the trade deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300788/2024/02/27/stanley-cup-contender-checklist-eastern-conference/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300788/2024/02/27/stanley-cup-contender-checklist-eastern-conference/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:03:57 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2023 in New York City. The Bruins defeated the Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images )<![CDATA[Free agents for NHL teams 2024: Top college, CHL and European players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286868/2024/02/27/college-hockey-european-chl-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286868/2024/02/27/college-hockey-european-chl-free-agents/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders' coach has changed, but their problems persist]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5297323/2024/02/24/islanders-lightning-coach-problems/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5297323/2024/02/24/islanders-lightning-coach-problems/Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:05 GMTFeb 24, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) scores a goal in the first period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL trade deadline bold predictions: One pick for all 32 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295315/2024/02/24/nhl-trade-deadline-2024-bold-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295315/2024/02/24/nhl-trade-deadline-2024-bold-predictions/Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Four bizarre stats that sum up the Islanders — and why their trade deadline may be quiet]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294988/2024/02/23/islanders-nhl-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294988/2024/02/23/islanders-nhl-trade-deadline/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:34:32 GMTDENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 02: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders fires a shot against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Ball Arena on January 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A new top five, plus trade deadline 'popcorn' ratings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294969/2024/02/23/nhl-power-rankings-trade-deadline-popcorn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294969/2024/02/23/nhl-power-rankings-trade-deadline-popcorn/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:47:39 GMT<![CDATA[Which NHL top pairs have been the best and worst in the 2023-24 season?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288183/2024/02/22/nhl-defense-rankings-pairs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288183/2024/02/22/nhl-defense-rankings-pairs/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:10:01 GMT<![CDATA[Chris Johnston's NHL trade board 5.0: The latest on the buzziest targets as the list expands to 50]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290148/2024/02/22/nhl-trade-board-buchnevich-saros-walker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290148/2024/02/22/nhl-trade-board-buchnevich-saros-walker/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Even in Stadium Series, Islanders can't put their demons aside]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284525/2024/02/18/islanders-rangers-nhl-stadium-series/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284525/2024/02/18/islanders-rangers-nhl-stadium-series/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:14:25 GMTFeb 18, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) scores the game winning goal against the New York Islanders during the overtime period in a Stadium Series ice hockey game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[​​NHL predictions 5.0: Cup contender chaos and the endless coaching carousel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280912/2024/02/17/nhl-predictions-full-playoff-fields/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280912/2024/02/17/nhl-predictions-full-playoff-fields/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[In Islanders-Rangers Stadium Series game in 2014, Thomas Vanek was in the middle of team chaos]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279215/2024/02/17/islanders-rangers-stadium-series-outdoor-game-2014-thomas-vanek/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279215/2024/02/17/islanders-rangers-stadium-series-outdoor-game-2014-thomas-vanek/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:00:52 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Thomas Vanek #26 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Dan Girardi #5 of the New York Rangers in the first period during the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium on January 29, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: We wrote a haiku for every team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280130/2024/02/16/nhl-power-rankings-we-wrote-a-haiku-for-every-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280130/2024/02/16/nhl-power-rankings-we-wrote-a-haiku-for-every-team/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:33:48 GMT<![CDATA[NHL outdoor game jersey rankings: The best, worst from Winter Classic, Stadium Series and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278132/2024/02/16/nhl-outdoor-jersey-rankings-stadium-series/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278132/2024/02/16/nhl-outdoor-jersey-rankings-stadium-series/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:52 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 01: Adam Larsson #6 of the Seattle Kraken walks toward the ice prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 01, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NHL goalie mask power rankings: Color schemes, pets, cartoon characters and Will Ferrell]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267483/2024/02/15/nhl-goalie-mask-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267483/2024/02/15/nhl-goalie-mask-rankings/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders are going the wrong way in Patrick Roy's first month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274990/2024/02/14/new-york-islanders-patrick-roy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274990/2024/02/14/new-york-islanders-patrick-roy/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:18:58 GMTFeb 8, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy coaches against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Chris Johnston's NHL trade board 4.0: As bubbles pop, more than a dozen new names enter the fray]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5268166/2024/02/12/nhl-trade-board-buchnevich-laughton-tanev/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5268166/2024/02/12/nhl-trade-board-buchnevich-laughton-tanev/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[NHL buyer/seller and playoff tiers 3.0: Where each team stands one month ahead of the trade deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263402/2024/02/10/nhl-buyer-seller-trade-deadline-playoff-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263402/2024/02/10/nhl-buyer-seller-trade-deadline-playoff-tiers/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:14 GMT<![CDATA[After 21 years behind a bench, Jim Hiller gets his big chance with the Kings. What is his path to success?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263893/2024/02/10/la-kings-jim-hiller-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263893/2024/02/10/la-kings-jim-hiller-coach/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:00:25 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - DECEMBER 07: Assistant coach Jim Hiller of the Los Angeles Kings, handles bench duties during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 7, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus 32 players who should be better]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262609/2024/02/09/nhl-power-rankings-bruins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262609/2024/02/09/nhl-power-rankings-bruins/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:03:16 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders play their first real 'Patrick Roy game,' which he hopes will bring excitement to all]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262472/2024/02/09/islanders-patrick-roy-lightning/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262472/2024/02/09/islanders-patrick-roy-lightning/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:22:43 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 8: Casey Cizikas #53 and Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning at UBS Arena on February 8, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dennis DaSilva/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[LeBrun rumblings: Islanders refreshed but might need reinforcements, D trade market waits on Tanev, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5254692/2024/02/06/nhl-trades-islanders-tanev-lebrun/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5254692/2024/02/06/nhl-trades-islanders-tanev-lebrun/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:11:09 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 05: Pierre Engvall #18 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with his teammates on the bench at Scotiabank Arena on February 05, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL first lines have been the best and worst in the 2023-24 season?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250721/2024/02/06/nhl-first-line-rankings-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250721/2024/02/06/nhl-first-line-rankings-best-worst/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:05:45 GMTTORONTO, ONTARIO - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers talks with Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs as Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Scotiabank Arena on February 02, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL Eastern Conference playoff race: Tiers and probabilities for the contenders and the long shots]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244650/2024/02/05/nhl-playoff-probability-east/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244650/2024/02/05/nhl-playoff-probability-east/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:31 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 23: Cam Atkinson #89 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after scoring during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Wells Fargo Center on January 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL player poll: Are players clear on the gambling rules post-Shane Pinto?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247119/2024/02/03/nhl-player-poll-gambling/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247119/2024/02/03/nhl-player-poll-gambling/Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:00:14 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 05: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during the New Jersey Devils and FanDuel Media availabilty press conference at the FanDuel Sportsbook at the New Meadowlands Racetrack on November 5, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Anonymous NHL player poll 2024: Who's the best player? Most overrated? Best goalie? Worst road city?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239046/2024/01/31/nhl-player-poll-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239046/2024/01/31/nhl-player-poll-2024/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:27 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft prospects: Celebrini, Silayev lead Corey Pronman's midseason ranking]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5237141/2024/01/31/nhl-draft-2024-midseason-ranking-pronman/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5237141/2024/01/31/nhl-draft-2024-midseason-ranking-pronman/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[New York Islanders are No. 32 in 2024 NHL prospect pool rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040967/2024/01/30/islanders-nhl-prospect-pool-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040967/2024/01/30/islanders-nhl-prospect-pool-rankings-2024/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders trade targets, All-Star break edition — yes, they're still buyers (for now)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235271/2024/01/30/islanders-trade-targets-all-star-break-buyers-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235271/2024/01/30/islanders-trade-targets-all-star-break-buyers-deadline/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:51 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 23: Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Ottawa Senators skates during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 23, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL prospect pool rankings 2024: Scott Wheeler evaluates all 32 farm systems]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040065/2024/01/30/nhl-prospect-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5040065/2024/01/30/nhl-prospect-rankings-2024/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:46 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NHL Draft rankings at midseason: Celebrini, Levshunov lead Scott Wheeler's top 64 list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212603/2024/01/29/nhl-draft-2024-rankings-midseason-wheeler/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5212603/2024/01/29/nhl-draft-2024-rankings-midseason-wheeler/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[NHL trade deadline 2024: Which player (or pick) each team is most likely to deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229773/2024/01/28/nhl-trade-candidates-2024-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229773/2024/01/28/nhl-trade-candidates-2024-deadline/Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Who are the NHL's midseason MVPs? Picks for each team heading into the All-Star break]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229771/2024/01/27/nhl-first-half-mvps/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229771/2024/01/27/nhl-first-half-mvps/Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[Zach Parise signs with the Avalanche: Why it's a good fit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219318/2024/01/26/zach-parise-colorado-avalanche-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219318/2024/01/26/zach-parise-colorado-avalanche-signing/Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:14:35 GMTELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: Zach Parise #11 of the New York Islanders skates in his 1200th NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at UBS Arena on February 17, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suspended 5 games for illegal check to head of Islanders' Adam Pelech]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5230952/2024/01/26/brendan-gallagher-suspension-adam-pelech-hit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5230952/2024/01/26/brendan-gallagher-suspension-adam-pelech-hit/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 23:27:12 GMTOct 21, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) during warm-up before the game against the Washington Capitals at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 — and our 32-team roster for the Skills Olympics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229101/2024/01/26/nhl-power-rankings-new-no-1-roster-skills-olympics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229101/2024/01/26/nhl-power-rankings-new-no-1-roster-skills-olympics/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:50:17 GMT<![CDATA[Patrick Roy's Montreal return spoiled by mistakes and, somewhat poetically, strong Canadiens goaltending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229085/2024/01/26/patrick-roy-montreal-islanders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229085/2024/01/26/patrick-roy-montreal-islanders/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:19:12 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 25: Head coach of the New York Islanders Patrick Roy gives the thumbs up during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 25, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which NHL teams have the worst odds of winning the Stanley Cup by 2028?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222719/2024/01/24/nhl-stanley-cup-worst-odds-2028/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222719/2024/01/24/nhl-stanley-cup-worst-odds-2028/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[How Patrick Roy plans to turn the Islanders' defense around: Aggression, possession, closeouts, consistency]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5223462/2024/01/23/patrick-roy-islanders-defense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5223462/2024/01/23/patrick-roy-islanders-defense/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:38:35 GMT2Jan 23, 2024; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy on the bench during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Weekend NHL rankings: Second-half storylines, Patrick Roy and a new No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217300/2024/01/22/nhl-weekend-rankings-patrick-roy-canucks-bruins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217300/2024/01/22/nhl-weekend-rankings-patrick-roy-canucks-bruins/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:52:32 GMT<![CDATA[Islanders, former players react to Patrick Roy hiring: 'He gets the most out of everyone']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217525/2024/01/21/patrick-roy-islanders-coach-hire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217525/2024/01/21/patrick-roy-islanders-coach-hire/Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:57:30 GMTQUEBEC CITY, QC - NOVEMBER 4: Patrick Roy, head coach of the Quebec Remparts, speaks to his players during their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League hockey game at the Videotron Center on November 4, 2021 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NHL trade deadline 2024: Identifying the biggest need for all 32 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5214351/2024/01/21/nhl-trade-deadline-biggest-needs-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5214351/2024/01/21/nhl-trade-deadline-biggest-needs-2024/Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Lou Lamoriello shakes up the Islanders by hiring Patrick Roy: 'He can flat-out coach']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216089/2024/01/20/patrick-roy-islanders-lou-lamoriello/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216089/2024/01/20/patrick-roy-islanders-lou-lamoriello/Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:31:28 GMTQUEBEC CITY, QC - OCTOBER 27: Patrick Roy, head coach of the Quebec Remparts, looks on during his team QMJHL hockey game against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at the Videotron Center on October 27, 2021 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Mathieu Belanger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[LeBrun: With Islanders, Patrick Roy gets his ‘second chance,’ but can he adapt to the new NHL?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216105/2024/01/20/islanders-patrick-roy-lou-lamoriello/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216105/2024/01/20/islanders-patrick-roy-lou-lamoriello/Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:04:49 GMTFILE- Quebec Remparts general manager and coach Patrick Roy announces his retirement from junior hockey, during a news conference Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy, President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. 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(Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Anatomy of a fall: How the Islanders tumbled down the standings in 2 weeks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208274/2024/01/17/islanders-nhl-standings-loss/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208274/2024/01/17/islanders-nhl-standings-loss/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:36:04 GMTWINNIPEG, CANADA - JANUARY 16: Neal Pionk #4 of the Winnipeg Jets celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the New York Islanders at the Canada Life Centre on January 16, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)