Analysis

Andrew Ladd #16 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Islanders, Finally, Have Cap Space – What Can They Do With It?

Islanders: Consequences of the Nick Leddy trade

Islanders Ilya Sorokin Proves He Was Worth the Wait

Islanders Power-Play Cannot Continue Playing the Same Way

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders scores at 3:51 of the second period against Carter Hutton #40 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Coliseum on March 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Analyzing Mathew Barzal’s Evolving Play-Style

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders celebrates his 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals along with Adam Pelech #3 and Ryan Pulock #6 in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 12, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Islanders: The Pelech-Pulock Pair’s Outstanding 2020-21 Stats

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders (R) celebrates his goal at 10:22 of the first period against Tristan Jarry #35 of the Pittsburgh Penguins as he is joined by Noah Dobson #8 (L) at the Nassau Coliseum on February 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Analyzing Power-Play Changes that led to Saturday’s GWG

EAST MEADOW, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Head coach Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders handles practice during training camp at Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park on January 04, 2021 in East Meadow, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Analyzing the Use of the Bumper Against the Bruins

Nick Leddy #2 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Islanders: Nick Leddy isn’t Devon Toews but he can play his role

Detroit Red Wings left wing Dmytro Timashov (Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Islanders: What to Expect From Dmytro Timashov in 2020-21

Nov 21, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) battle for position during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders: East Division Opponents Better or Worse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders in action against the Florida Panthers during their game at Barclays Center on November 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Islanders: Play-in Series Guide to the Florida Panthers

Derick Brassard #10 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Grading Derick Brassard’s lackluster 2019-20 season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 1:25 of the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on October 06, 2019 in New York City. The Islanders defeated the Jets 4-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Grading Anthony Beauvillier’s bounce back 2019-20 season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 01: Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Advanced Stats Rankings For 2019-2020 Season

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Garth Snow of the New York Islanders attends the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders still impacted by expansion trade with Vegas Golden Knights

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: The St. Louis Blues celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game Seven to win the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Islanders: Stanley Cup Winners And Goals For Correlation

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders gets the forearm up on Josh Anderson #77 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at the Barclays Center on November 30, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders shut-out the Blue Jackets 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders declining special teams and Adam Pelech’s worth to the PK

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders (2nd from left) celebrates his power-play goal at 13:35 of the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: 3 Takeaways from 4-2 Win at Rangers

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on November 30, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders 3 Takeaways From Rangers Loss: Cannot Give NYR Powerplays

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders celebrates his short-handed goal at 8:11 of the second period against the Nashville Predators at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on December 17, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Inside Casey Cizikas’s Goal-Scoring Surge

Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Three takeaways from rough loss to Canadiens

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 03: Devon Toews #25 of the New York Islanders celebrates his overtime game winning goal with Mathew Barzal #13 against the Chicago Blackhawksduring their game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 03, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Islanders: Lou Lamoriello’s Bargain Shopping Yielding Results

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 4:58 of the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on November 01, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Point Streak Is Third Longest Since the Start of Last Year

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 4:58 of the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on November 01, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Metrics Still Not Flattering Amid Nine-Game Winning Streak

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Oskar Sundqvist #70 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the New York Islanders at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on October 14, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Blues 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Top 3 In Power Play Percentage

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Oskar Sundqvist #70 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the New York Islanders at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on October 14, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Blues 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Bottom 3 In Team Shot Rates

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 23: Johnny Boychuk #55 of the New York Islanders congratulates Nick Leddy #2 of the New York Islanders after he scored in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on November 23, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Defensive Pairing Shuffle Isn’t Worth It