Dec 1, 2018; Uniondale, NY, USA; General view of the opening puck drop between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

A look back at the biggest moments of 2018 for the Islanders

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For a franchise that hasn’t seen much change in quite some time, 2018 was a year of massive upheaval for…

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Change is finally coming to Islanders under Lamoriello

The Islanders desperately needed a culture change, and the winds of change began to blow late last month when ownership…

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Islanders fire GM Garth Snow, head coach Doug Weight

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New president of hockey operations Lou Lamoriello made a big splash on Tuesday relieving longtime general manager Garth Snow and…

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Lamoriello brings credibility, but questions still remain for Islanders

Lou Lamoriello didn’t make any waves in his first few hours as president of hockey operations for the New York…

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Jan 22, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello and New Yor Yankees general manager Brian Cashman watch the Toronto Raptors play against the Phoenix Suns at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Lamoriello hired as Islanders’ president of hockey operations

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Lou Lamoriello will join the Islanders front office as president of Hockey operations, the team announced on Tuesday morning. The…

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Jan 22, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello and New Yor Yankees general manager Brian Cashman watch the Toronto Raptors play against the Phoenix Suns at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Could Lou Lamoriello still be an option to join the Islanders organization?

It’s been nearly a month since Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky addressed the media and fans saying that the entire hockey…

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Islanders head into offseason with little clarity on front office or Tavares situations

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — If you were expecting (or hoping) for some sort of clarity on the Islanders’ front office situation…

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Snow, Weight remain with Islanders, for now

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — There was frustration and disappointment from the front office of the New York Islanders, but not much change…

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Mar 8, 2018; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders Head Coach Doug Weight is seen on the players bench as they played the Edmonton Oilers during the third period at Rogers Place. Oilers won in a shootout 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

What’s left for the Islanders in another lost season

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The Islanders will play their 70th game of the season on Thursday when they host the Washington Capitals at Barclays…

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Trade deadline day comes and goes with little excitement for Islanders

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If you spent the day away from your phone or computer,  you didn’t miss much during this year’s trade deadline…

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Nov 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates after New York Islanders left wing Anders Ladd (27) scored a goal in the first period in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Ink Bailey to Six-Year Contract Extension

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Less than 24 hours after word leaked that the Islanders and Josh Bailey were closing in on a contract extension,…

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BETHPAGE, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: General Manager of the New York Islanders Garth Snow addresses the media during a press conference naming John Tavares the New York Islanders team captain at Carlyle on the Green on September 9, 2013 in Bethpage, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Fan frustration boils over into action with anti-Snow billboard effort

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NEW YORK — The win on Thursday night quelled the growing frustration among Islanders fans, for now, but leading up to…

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Nov 19, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders forward Andrew Ladd (16) looks on from the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 4-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders prepared to make do with whatever happens at trade deadline

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — What the Islanders will do at the trade deadline remains a mystery, but whatever it may be…

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Barzal Continues to Make Impact for Isles with Five Assist Night

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NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal hasn’t shown any signs of cooling off anytime soon, with his latest feat becoming an Islanders’…

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EDMONTON, AB - OCTOBER 16: Jordan Eberle #14 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Buffalo Sabres on October 16, 2016 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Eberle Trade the First Ripple in Offseason Splash Islanders Need to Make

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Darren Dreger may have summed up the Islanders acquisition of Jordan Eberle in the most succinct manor possible on Thursday….

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BETHPAGE, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: General Manager of the New York Islanders Garth Snow addresses the media during a press conference naming John Tavares the New York Islanders team captain at Carlyle on the Green on September 9, 2013 in Bethpage, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Islanders Find Themselves at an Organizational Crossroads

With just under two weeks until the NHL Expansion Draft, the Islanders are quickly approaching decision time on what to…

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