Foundation: 1972
Stanley Cup: 4 (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983)
Conference titles: 6 (1078, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984)
Division titles: 6 (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1988)
Presidents’ Trophy: 0
Coach: Lane Lambert
Arena: UBS Arena, 17,113 spectators
Barry Trotz, the architect of the last good period of the New York Islanders, is no longer in charge of the bench. A season out of the playoffs following reaching the tie prior to the final in 2020 and 2021, caused him to be fired. A dismissal that does not imply a censorship of her style of play with a strong defense and a balanced attack that made her worthwhile, since her successor, Lane Lambert, He was part of Trotz’s coaching staff and his entire coaching career has always been in the shadow of the champion with Washington Capitals.
Continuity yes, but conditionalwhile Lou Lamoriello, general manager, remains a believer in the game model that has led to great moments in this last era, He is going to ask Lambert to add an extra point to the attacking defensive sobriety.
An increase in the annotation that passes mainly through the contribution of Mathew Barzal, although other players with a not so main role, they will have to start looking for and finding the rival goal with more effort.
Other circumstances are in favor of work, this year the islanders have their stadium from the start, so this year the calendar will not start with a tremendous tour of away games as it did a year ago. And thanks to the remission of the pandemic, a massive loss of players due to Covid-19 is not expected either, and that already helps.
As expensive as qualifying has become in the Eastern Conference, the Long Island, if they pick up the slack the seasons before last, they can legitimately think of being among the final 16 candidates for the Stanley Cup.
Within the spirit that governs not to modify much what is already there, this summer only one player has arrived who can have an immediate impact on the team, Alex Romanov arrives from Montreal to reinforce the defense.
High Low
High: Alex Romanov (D)
Low: Zdeno Chara (D), Andy Greene (D)
Squad 2022/23
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Ilya Sorokin In his second season he managed to do a more than outstanding course, even improving the already excellent percentage of saves that he brought from a first season and also a winner. With him, the goal of the islanders is more than covered.
The emergence and maintenance of Sorokin, have put in the position of substitute to Semyon Varlamov, his seniority and his entry into free agency next summer leave him there despite his good numbers as well.
Ilya Sorokin
Semyon Varlamov
Defending
Last year the circumstances, both non-sports and lack of performance on the ice, made one of the most recognizable pairs of defenses, Adam Pelech y Ryan Pulock they will not play together as often as they always do. This year under more normal circumstances, they should go back to being the defensive first pair in most games.
The outputs of Zdeno Chara y Andy Greenethey put Lamoriello in a bind in his negotiation with Noah Dobson, with whom in the end he managed to sign a bridging contract to keep him in Long Island. The 22-year-old scored just before the end of his entry contract, a season of 51 points (13G, 38A) along with a puck-raising ability that converted practically every puck recovered into presence in the rival zone. Some very greedy capabilities to make a bet even if it strangles the salary limit.
Alexander Romanov he blew the Isles’ first-round pick to Montreal. And it is that at his also 22 years old, the Russian in 79 games with the Habs made 13 points (3G, 10A), and led defensive statistics such as blocked shots, charges and time on the ice with the team in inferiority. An option with a future that already smells a lot like the present.
Adam Pelech – Ryan Pulock
Alexander Romanov – Noah Dobson
Robin Salo – Scott Mayfield
Lead
It is the big question that everyone who analyzes what the next season of the Islanders may be asking, Will Mathew Barzal be able to take the step forward in scoring that is expected of him? For Lou Lamoriello the answer is clear, yes, and he endorses it with an eight-year contract that will bind him to the team until the end of 2031.
Obviously without additions, the rest of the top six is still the same as last season, with Brock Nelson as its spearhead.
Oliver Wahlstrom He is facing an important season, the one that allows him to go from the bottom six to the noblest lines. Many expect progress that might put him in second row alongside a playmaker like Barzal, who with his handling and passing skills opens gaps and would put the puck on the racket of a sharpshooter like Wahlstrom.
Anders Lee – Brock Nelson – Anthony Beauvillier
Josh Bailey – Mathew Barzal – Kyle Palmieri
Zach Parise – Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Oliver Wahlstrom
Matt Martin – Casey Cizikas – Cal Clutterbuck
Wins/Losses in the last 5 seasons
Highlights
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