I see some myopic views floating around on NY Islanders issues. Which is kind of weird when the team is 3-3-1, and looking like a team that is rising. So let us apply some reality to some melodrama that is being lobbed… As I have been citing on Twitter, the team has actually played analytically better than most ... Read More »
“We will leave no stone unturned” This was said by Garth Snow on this year’s conference call with the media. Well, if he means it, then he will have to review and contemplate the only clear scenario that can add an elite offensive piece to the NY Islanders this summer. Let us start at the beginning… We all ... Read More »
The Islanders finished the regular season with 100 points, notching the century mark for the second time in two seasons. Next stop is Sunrise to take on the Atlantic Division Champion Florida Panthers today. Injuries continue to pile up for New York, headlined by starting goaltender Jaro Halak, with the first playoff victory in 23 seasons on the line. ... Read More »
“We just aren’t getting any puck luck right now.” – Jack Capuano after a 4-1 loss versus the Flyers. The lack of progress of Ryan Strome, Anders Lee, and Brock Nelson might be the swan song of this season if the Islanders are not careful. Last summer, the Isles brass made two important decisions. One paid off handsomely: Signing ... Read More »
There seems to be a hope from many that the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline will somehow rescue the NY Islanders this season. It seems odd when we are talking about “rescuing” the Isles when they have been in playoff contention almost the entire time from October up tis this All Star Break… but that seems to be the enduring theme ... Read More »
The NY Islanders have played 31 games and accrued 41 points thus far, placing them 3rd in the Eastern Conference, and 4th overall in the NHL. Not too shabby, especially with all the faux dramatics that we have been forced to watch by fans on various social websites, media, message boards, and what-not. You’d have thought this was a ... Read More »
There seems to be some questions or complaints from fans on why we haven’t seen the kids called up for use on the 3rd pair. In knowing that Brian Strait was an emergency plug-in, we saw poor analytics. He also made his pair-mate, Zidlicky look worse than he was playing. With Thomas Hickey back, Strait goes back to sitting. Hickey ... Read More »
Part 2: The Islanders Defensemen In part 1 we used War-on-Ice metrics to capture a summary/overall view of forwards total contribution to their team in their Goals Against Replacement (GAR). If you missed that piece, click here. GAR uses key quantitative metrics including, face-offs, penalties drawn/taken, shot metrics in variable game situations to calculate how many goals a player’s efforts ... Read More »
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