#Islanders coach discusses approach to line matchups

#Islanders coach discusses approach to line matchups

“#Islanders coach discusses approach to line matchups” Islanders head coach Barry Trotz has alluded that the home-ice advantage of getting to dictate line matchups is something that has an immense impact on the game. This is especially true against a team like the Bruins, who possess a loaded top six that includes one of the…

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#Isles learning from blown lead

#Isles learning from blown lead

“#Isles learning from blown lead” When you’re a team that’s been a consistent playoff contender for the last three seasons with players that have been gelling together for years, every new experience is of value. That’s at least how head coach Barry Trotz likes to view the Islanders’ blown 3-1 lead in the third period…

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#Breaking down Islanders-Bruins, series prediction

#Breaking down Islanders-Bruins, series prediction

“#Breaking down Islanders-Bruins, series prediction” So arguably the most loaded division in the NHL comes down to the Islanders and Bruins. The last time these teams squared off in the playoffs was back in 1982-83, when the Islanders defeated Boston in the conference final on the way to their fourth straight Stanley Cup. That was…

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