Category: Lane Lambert
4 Takeaways From Islanders’ 4-1 Loss vs Oilers
Edmonton OilersIn some ways, it was fitting that the New York Islanders played the Edmonton Oilers when they did. The Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft on Sunday, Nov. 12, and…
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 262 - We Saw It Coming
Lane LambertTeetering on the brink of... something. Mike and Dan lament a fruitless, frustrating week for the Islanders that left fans, coaches and players pissed off in equal measure. In losses to the Wild, Bruins and Capitals, the Islanders didn’t play that poorly and had chances to win. But...
Read moreIslanders News: It’s getting ugly now
Washington CapitalsCasey wasn’t pleased with the fans last night. | Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images Fans chanted about the coach, and Cizikas fired back at the fans. Fans were calling for Lane Lambert’s head last night at UBS Arena. One player fired back at the fans. And now, having d...
Read moreIslanders News: Bruins 5, Islanders 2
Boston BruinsChahlie Coyle had a night. | Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We’re trying something new here. A recap and bits combo. The New York Islanders dropped last night’s game to the Boston Bruins. Ilya Sorokin got the start, his first one on the road this se...
Read moreIslanders News: Bad third periods and blown leads
Minnesota WildThe goal to give them a lead they didn’t keep again. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images I think these are “trends” now. The third period has not been kind to the New York Islanders; perhaps more accurately, the Islanders haven’t been kind to third periods. After 40 minute...
Read moreIslanders vs. Coyotes [Game #2 thread]: Mayfield out
CoyotesPhoto by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders face their first injury test of the season. Islanders head coach Lane Lambert confirmed with refreshing transparency that Scott Mayfield will not be in the lineup tonight as they host the Arizona Coyotes in their second...
Read moreIslanders News: Simon’s turn
Ross JohnstonYou got this...maybe. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The lane has been cleared for Simon Holmstrom’s best NHL opportunity yet. Around the NHL, teams are already getting blown out, players are injured and getting suspended. And the Islanders still have two days till the...
Read moreIslanders News: The Ross Johnston move is made
Simon HolmstromPhoto by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The long-serving, seldom used utility man makes the opening roster, but only on paper before hitting waivers. The New York Islanders’ final maneuvers for their season-opening roster appeared to revolve around Simon Holmstrom and Ross Johnst...
Read moreIslanders Defense Must Adapt in 2023-24
Lane LambertThe New York Islanders win games with their defense. It’s been a staple of their success since the Barry Trotz years, and it’s spilled over into the era with Lane Lambert behind the bench. The Islanders have struggled offensively, scoring only goals per game last season and having a non-existent p...
Read moreIslanders Preseason News: Auditions continue in Devils blitz
IslandersWell, it’s preseason. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Anders Lee was back on the top line, Aho got a good run of minutes. The Islanders fielded what looked a lot like two-thirds opening-night, one-third audition kind of lineup last night, but their preseason meeting wit...
Read moreIslanders Preseason News: About halfway through camp
SmurfsWe are competing for jobs here. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders have three games to go, beginning tonight vs. the Devils. The Islanders have broken up their remaining training camp attendees into two groups, but Lane Lambert said not to read into Hudson Fa...
Read moreIslanders Preseason News: Different roster, different result, little bit better
Julien GauthierOh, cheers to both of you, I suppose. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Islanders rebounded from an opening los— oh hell, this is preseason, there is no continuity nor meaning any narratives. After a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday, a different roster faced the less-im...
Read moreSummer Synopsis: New York Islanders
Lane LambertLast season saw the Islanders sneak into the playoffs in a tight Eastern Conference Wild Card race under first-year head coach Lane Lambert. They again struggled to put the puck in the net, failing to finish above 20th overall in goals scored yet again – a mark they haven’t achieved since John Tavar...
Read moreIslanders Must Change Despite Lamoriello’s Reluctance
Lane LambertAfter months of silence, New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally spoke to the public on Tuesday, June 7. Among the many messages, a common theme from Lamoriello is that the roster will look similar to last year’s group. The Islanders have kept their core together for each of t...
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