Author: Ryan Jack
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Ben Rice Promoted to Triple-A
This week, the Yankees #12 prospect C/1B Ben Rice was finally promoted to Triple-A. Rice was slashing .261/.382/.511 with a 151 wRC+. The main reason for Rice being held down was his ability to play consistently behind the plate. The Yankees have utilized him at both catcher and first base, the Yankees were likely waiting…
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Islanders Draft Targets
The Islanders have not had a first round pick in the NHL draft since 2019 when they selected Simon Holmstrom, After trading back two spots in the first round with the Blackhawks in order to gain another pick in the second round, the Islanders may be leaning towards keeping the first round pick, and I…
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Jake Guentzel: Potential Fit for New York? | Cap Space Analysis
It was reported today that Carolina Hurricanes forward Jake Guentzel is “very likely” to go to unrestricted free agency on July 1. He was traded from Pittsburgh to Carolina ahead of the trade deadline, and he could be a potential target for the Islanders if they are able obtain more cap space before July 1st.…
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Islanders Make a Trade
Ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Islanders made a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Islanders received the 20th overall pick, 54th pick, and 61st pick in the draft, in exchange they sent Chicago the 18th pick and the 50th pick. So essentially, the Islanders dropped 2 spots in the first round, 4…
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Islanders Offseason Plan
The Islanders off-season has been underway for about two weeks now, and there have been some changes thus far since their elimination by the Carolina Hurricanes. GM Lou Lamoriello is not only returning, but seemingly may be taking a different approach this summer alongside Patrick Roy, after signing KHL Forward Maxim Tsyplakov, the roster still…
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Islanders Sign Top European Free Agent
The Islanders announced today that they have signed F Maxim Tsyplakov to a 1-year entry level contract, beginning next season. Tsyplakov had at least 12 teams vying for his services, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers, yet he lands on Long Island. Tsyplakov is coming off a pretty good season with the…
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The Yankees Are Rolling
The Yankees yesterday secured a series win against the Minnesota Twins, their fourth consecutive series win. They moved back into first place in the AL East over the rival Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees have a 29-15 record, good for the second best in baseball behind the Phillies, and i’d argue this team isn’t even close…
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The Case for and Against the Islanders keeping the 18th overall Pick
With the NHL Draft Lottery finalizing the draft order last week, talk surrounding the NHL draft is starting to ramp up, and it’s going to be an interesting one for the New York Islanders. Though they won’t be getting a franchise altering prospect like San Jose will in Macklin Celebrini, the Islanders can definitely make…
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Buffalo Bills Draft Recap
The Buffalo Bills completed a very busy draft about 2 weeks ago, and there has been a mixed bag of thoughts on their approach, as they traded back in the first round twice and to the top of the 2nd round, allowing Kansas City and Carolina to grab receivers we know the Bills were interested…
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Islanders Season Recap, Exit Interview Thoughts
The Islanders wrapped up their season by losing Game 5 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round, being eliminated by their division rival in each of the last two seasons. The Islanders got into the playoffs with a record of 39-27-16 for 94 points and 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They got there because…
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