If you were hoping for a little clarity as to why the Islanders decided to fire coach Barry Trotz on Monday, general manager Lou Lamoriello did not have much for you in a follow-up conference call that took place about a half-hour after the news shocked the hockey world. Instead, the primary takeaways were as … Read more
Shane Wright entered the 2021-22 season as the consensus no. 1 prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He was considered a true elite prospect by many scouts, a potential star No. 1 center. After being granted exceptional status to play in the OHL as a 15-year-old, he promptly scored 39 goals in 58 OHL … Read more
The Islanders announced on Monday morning that head coach Barry Trotz has been fired following a disappointing season in which the team failed to make the playoffs following two straight years of making the conference finals. The news comes as a shock, as Trotz’s contract had one year remaining on it. “Unfortunately it is my … Read more
