Christopher Lizza

Joined: Sep 10, 2016

I have been writing about hockey the last few years. Grew up on Long Island and bleed blue and orange. Having said that you will get straight talk from me regarding the Isles. I hope after you read my articles you say, "Great points, I didn't think of that"

Oct 24, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) makes a save in the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Ilya Sorokin becoming number one goalie

Oliver Wahlstrom #26 of the New York Islanders. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Road Trip So Far So Good

Feb 29, 2020; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) battle for position during the first period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders Long-Term Deal with Ryan Pulock is the NHL Model

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT - OCTOBER 02: Kieffer Bellows #20 of the New York Islanders (C) celebrates his first period goal on an assist from Mathew Barzal #13 (L) against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard on October 02, 2021 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Kieffer Bellows and Sebastian Aho Must Be Protected

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game tying goal at 14:34 of the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum on June 03, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Magic Number to Start the Season is 16

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 30: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders skates during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on January 30, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Islanders All In From Top to Bottom On 2021-2022 Season

9 Apr 1998: Defenseman Zdeno Chara of the New York Islanders in action against center Tim Taylor of the Boston Bruins (left) during a game at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Islanders 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laber

Islanders Good Short-Term Move Signing Zdeno Chara

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 21: (L to R) David Conte, first round draft pick (#17 overall) Zach Parise, Lou Lamoriello and Claude Carrier of the New Jersey Devils pose for a portrait on stage during the 2003 NHL Entry Draft at the Gaylord Entertainment Center on June 21, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)

Islanders and Zach Parise are a Perfect Fit

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders takes a shot during warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on April 11, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Have Cap Breathing Room for Next Summer

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 26: Kieffer Bellows #20 of the New York Islanders skates against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena on January 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Islanders Kieffer Bellows and Otto Koivula Could Be on the Move

Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Summer Signings Coming Soon

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: A general view of the draft board from the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Aatu Raty Rises Up Isles Prospect Board

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders blocks a shot by Ryan McDonagh #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum on June 19, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Getty Images)

Islanders should sign defenseman Ryan Pulock now

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 11: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on May 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Islanders Should Sign Zdeno Chara for Open Blue Line Spot

Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Lou Lamoriello Hasn’t Announced Any Deals Yet

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 04: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a break during a stop in play in the third period of Game Three of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on June 4, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Avalanche 3-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Islanders Lou Lamoriello trying to reel in a big fish