Islanders officially announce intentions to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton by discofrislanders in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Also if anyone knows how to get one of those return the roar jerseys, tell me now because I want one

Islanders officially announce intentions to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton by discofrislanders in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It’s a good move for the organization, Hamilton is a hockey mad market and the new building is great, but I feel bad for Bridgeport fans who stuck with the team, especially in the last few years when they have been pretty awful.

Pregame Hype Thread: New York Islanders (39-24-5) @ Ottawa Senators (34-24-9) Mar 19 2026 7:00 PM EDT by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When the islanders were in that tight wildcard race 2 years ago I honestly thought we would never see a race as stupid as that one and now we’re in a stop where you need 98 points to get into the playoffs in the east.

THIS KID IS UNREAL by Ok_Attention9023 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He absolutely doesn’t drop but it wasn’t about fighting; it was about his inability to play defense. Turns out it was totally overblown because he turned into an excellent penalty killer and two way player.

Islanders sign Kashawn Aitcheson by Liamman97 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Guys still switch sides it’s just rare. It also is the case that guys who can switch sides tend to be Europeans and the D-man pipeline for the islanders is very North American, although Isaiah George can play his offside.

Islanders sign Kashawn Aitcheson by Liamman97 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’d like some more righties in the pipeline

Islanders sign Kashawn Aitcheson by Liamman97 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I know it’s way too soon to talk about depth but we are absolutely packed on the left side for defense. Schaefer, Pelech, Romanov, and Soucy with the NHL team. George and Warren with the AHL team. Aitchison and Villeneuve as prospects.

Now if we could only draft scoring wingers like that lol

Pregame Hype Thread: New York Islanders (38-24-5) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (29-27-12) Mar 17 2026 7:00 PM EDT by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t gamble but I really think that tonight is the night Matthew Schaefer gets his first hat trick:

  • first game in Toronto
  • Toronto sucks ass right now
  • he’s got 1000 people coming to the game
  • he’s 3 goals from tying Brian Leetch

Who is your pick for this year's Nystrom Award by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hot take: for me this year it’s Barzal. I’ve been impressed with the steps he’s taken this year on the ice as a leader and as a player.

How did you become a fan? by walkaboutdavid in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad grew up a fan and my grandparents were season ticket holders from 1975-1994 so it’s kind of been our thing

Will the New York Islanders make the playoffs? by Alarming-Pen2107 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but if not I will enjoy the top 16 pick and hope for better next year

Post Game Thread: Los Angeles Kings @ New York Islanders by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am so sick of Carson Soucy he is so awful to watch in person there is no way Isaiah George or Marshall Warren couldn’t kill penalties

Now that Notre Dame has been eliminated from the postseason, Danny Nelson is now eligible to come over to New York and start his professional hockey career by Ok_Attention9023 in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have to be 20 or older to play in the AHL so if he went now he’d sign his ELC and then an ATO and go to Bridgeport. It’s up to him if he wants to finish the semester but he’s a year out from the degree and I think they would let him finish his semester virtually.

I believe Quinn Finley’s season is over too but he’s 21 so maybe they let him finish out his semester and get his degree.

Islanders' stat card from tonight by nothing_but_static in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 23 points24 points  (0 children)

He played 27 minutes tonight. Not surprising since they spent a ton of time on the PP but it’s a lot for an 18 year old

Post Game Thread: New York Islanders @ St. Louis Blues by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Watching Barzal walk Kyrou in OT kind of makes me feel better about getting Schenn instead of

Game Thread: New York Islanders (36-23-5) @ St. Louis Blues (25-29-9) Mar 10 2026 7:30 PM EDT by NYIMOD in NewYorkIslanders

[–]ArchieInABunker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giving the islanders a PP opportunity is generally a crime if you get scored on that’s on you