Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Compliance Buyout Candidates

There has been some speculation that the NHL could consider teams being allowed to use a compliance buyout heading into next season. A look at some potential candidates.

Mark Easson

NHL Unfinished Business: The Salary Cap

If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Bruins, Golden Knights, and Compliance Buyout Candidates

Brian Burke said that he's heard that compliance buyouts could become an option again, some potential candidates.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton, Mathew Barzal, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Thornton isn't finished with hockey yet. Islanders plan on extending Barzal before he could receive an offer sheet. Blackhawks top management/coach will be back next year.

Mark Easson

NHL Unfinished Business: The Non-Playoffs Clubs

There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.

Lyle Richardson

Effect of Lower-Than-Projected NHL Salary Cap Upon Cap-Strapped Clubs

There is a chance that the NHL doesn't play any more regular season games. This means a big decrease in hockey related revenue and a potential lower salary cap ceiling next season.

Lyle Richardson

Pucks in Depth: Pageau Off To A Slow Start … The Capitals have goaltending controversy

The Early returns on Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade have not been promising. The Washington Capitals have a goaltending controversy

Todd Cordell

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Islanders, and Maple Leafs

Torey Krug and Brandon Carlo out, Connor Clifton returns. Nathan MacKinnon left last night's game early. Morgan Rielly about to return.

Mark Easson

NHL injury Outlook: Is anyone safe now?

There were 125 players listed on the injury report that past week, which is down a little. A look at the injury situation for a few notable players.

Chris Wassel

NHL Injury Update: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Islanders, Sharks, Lightning, and Golden Knights

Anaheim Ducks could get some interested defenseman back soon. Jonathan Drouin. No update on Victor Hedman after the game.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: KHL, Canadiens, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Kings, and the Penguins

More Russians to leave the KHL for N.A.? Canadiens weren't close to trading Jeff Petry or Tomas Tatar. Islanders inquired about Joe Thornton? Penguins looked at Trevor Lewis?

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Flames, Hurricanes, Avs, Panthers, Islanders, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning

Sami Vatanen practices. Cale Makar day-to-day. James van Riemsdyk breaks his hand. Ryan McDonagh close.

Mark Easson