Islanders

With John Tavares off to Toronto, Mathew Barzal, the NHL’s reigning Calder Trophy winner, has been thrust into the role of face for the franchise for the New York Islanders. AP Photo by Adam Hunger

No Tavares, no problem for revamped Isles

October 3 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

The New York Islanders aren’t yearning for their former captain. Instead...

Islanders

When new Islanders head coach Barry Trotz speaks, his players listen. At least they have thus far during a 5-2 run through the preseason, which concludes tonight against Buffalo in Oshawa, Ontario. AP Photo by Jessica Hill

Trotz pleased with Isles’ preseason effort

September 27 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Tougher, smarter and more attentive to detail. All the little things Barry...

Islanders

The Islanders celebrated a 3-0 victory at Nassau Coliseum on Sunday in their first preseason game under new head coach Barry Trotz. AP Photo by Andres Kudacki

Trotz setting tone early with Islanders

September 18 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

The New York Islanders gave up the most shots (35.6 per...

Islanders

New York Islanders players celebrate their victory after a preseason NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

Islanders beat Flyers 3-0 at Nassau Coliseum in first game of post-Tavares era

September 17 | Shlomo Sprung

UNIONDALE, N.Y.— Kieffer Bellows and Cal Clutterbuck scored power-play goals...

Islanders

Once-prized prospect Josh Ho-Sang is just trying to make the New York Islanders’ Opening Night roster this year as training camp officially begins for all players on Thursday. AP photo by Jessica Hill

Prospect Ho-Sang starting over with Islanders

September 12 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Josh Ho-Sang entered the Islanders’ organization as a brash, dynamic and...

Islanders

Veteran forward Casey Cizikas and the rest of the Brooklyn-based Islanders are looking forward to training camp in advance of the upcoming 2018-19 season. AP Photo by Kathy Willens

Change provides ‘opportunity’ for Isles

September 6 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

John Tavares was the face of the New York Islanders from the...

Islanders

Defenseman Noah Dobson, one of two first-round picks by the Islanders in the June NHL Draft, was inked to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Brooklyn-based franchise earlier this week. AP Photo by Michael Ainsworth

Islanders ink Dobson to three-year deal

August 14 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

The Islanders’ two-way defenseman of the future has signed a three...

Islanders

Isles team president and general manager Lou Lamoriello (left) looks on as the team’s first pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, Oliver Wahlstrom, puts on the Orange and Blue for the first time. AP Photo by Michael Ainsworth

Isles’ top picks making strong first impression

July 31 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Normally tight-lipped Lou Lamoriello couldn’t hold back his “delight” over...

Islanders

A three-time 20-goal scorer, Brock Nelson signed a one-year deal to return to the Islanders on Monday, avoiding next month’s schedule arbitration hearing. AP Photo by Mary Altaffer

Veteran Nelson back in fold with Islanders

July 24 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor

Brock Nelson has never really been the key to the New York...

Islanders

Brooklyn Today

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The Lede

THE LEDE: Happy Friday! Alleged leaders of a drug delivery service in southern Brooklyn were arrested, we go inside Brooklyn’s first marijuana dispensary and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon tackles outrage over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway rehab plan. Plus, birds feast in Sheepshead Bay, a Brooklyn boxer returns to his old Greenpoint block and a Brownsvillefamily is imprisoned in their home by the NYPD. Finally, Helen Keller Servicesopens its new center, borough businesses offer specials to government workers and a West Bengal restaurant opens in Ditmas Park.

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