Category: Barry Trotz
Mat Barzal and the Islanders Are Ready to Bounce Back
New YorkThe star center wants to turn the page after an uncharacteristically dismal season: "It just seemed like everything went wrong."
Read moreIslanders Projected Lineup for 2022-23 Season
New York IslandersThe 2022-23 NHL season is around the corner, and the New York Islanders are shaping up to have a big year in a competitive Metropolitan Division. However, with a veteran-heavy team, the expectations are to reach the playoffs and compete for the Stanley Cup. The Islanders’ line combinations are goin...
Read moreIslanders’ Top-6 Forward Predictions for 2022-23
New York IslandersThe New York Islanders are looking to bounce back next season after missing the playoffs in 2021-22 and the rebound starts with the offense improving. They scored only 2.79 goals…
Read more3 Jets’ Storylines to Follow Heading Into 2022-23
WInnipeg JetsThere have been a number of interesting stories for WInnipeg Jets fans to follow this offseason. There are several more that will draw everyone’s eyes at the beginning of and throughout the 2022-23 campaign. The Jets and a number of hopefuls will jockey for one available position. The now 21-year...
Read moreIslanders GM Lamoriello defends quiet off-season: 'There's no disappointment'
New York IslandersThis was supposed to be a busy summer for the New York Islanders. But outside Alexander Romanov, there have been no other additions to a team that missed the playoffs by 16 points last year.
Read moreCapitals’ Depth Keeps Stanley Cup Window Open
Washington CapitalsWhen the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup back in 2018, there were many fans concerned about how the future would look. The Capitals have a mixture of players filling out their depth coming from trades, free agency pickups, and rookies developed through their system. Four straight first-roun...
Read moreTakeaways From Barry Trotz’s First Interviews Since Being Fired
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Read moreWinnipeg Jets To Hire Scott Arniel
Barry TrotzJuly 4: More than a month later and Ates’ intel has proved correct, even if Trotz didn’t end up taking the job. Arniel will join the Winnipeg staff as an associate coach, according to Darren Dreger of TSN. May 31: While the Winnipeg Jets remain “all-in” on Barry Trotz as they try to find their next…
Read moreLooking Ahead At The Islanders’ Offseason Plans
Zach PariseThe New York Islanders began their offseason work while they were still playing games, signing two players thought to be trade-bait, Cal Clutterbuck and Zach Parise, to extensions on trade deadline day. After the conclusion of the season, the team announced the firing of legendary Head Coach Barry T...
Read moreJets’ Bowness Hire Brings Vast Experience, Defensive Focus
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Read moreBarry Trotz Declines The Winnipeg Jets
JetsPhoto by Christopher Pasatieri/NHLI via Getty Images The former Isles bench-manager will be stepping away from coaching for a spell. My abundant hope for the upcoming Winnipeg Jets has utterly collapsed in less than 48 hours. With the news that Blake Wheeler and Pierre-Luc Du...
Read moreTrotz tells NHL.com why he won't coach next season
Barry TrotzBarry Trotz will not coach in the NHL next season, saying he's certain he's not in a position to give the time and commitment required to do any job to his standard.
Read moreIslanders Must Reinvent Themselves Under Lambert
Jim HillerWith the offseason barely underway, the New York Islanders didn’t just change, they kicked the door down. General manager Lou Lamoriello fired head coach Barry Trotz in an unexpected move…
Read moreNHL Rumors: Trotz, Brunette, Panthers, Jets, and Oilers
Detroit Red WingsA Trotz decision around July 1st. Brunette waiting as Panthers talk to other coaches. Oilers have spoken with Kulak and want to speak with Kane.
Read moreOffseason Notes: Trotz, Canadiens Draft Strategy, Kulak
Pierre LeBrunThe biggest name left on the NHL coaching market is former New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz. Trotz was fired by the Islanders after taking them to within arm’s reach of the Stanley Cup final for two straight seasons before missing the playoffs in 2021-22. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion has m...
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