What is the story about?
The
Islanders were leaky all over in Dallas, almost like they have a declining defense outside of Matthew Schaefer.
The 6-3 loss to the Stars was not surprising overall, but it did end a modest points streak and exposed some holes that Pete DeBeor has been working to cover.
Islanders News
- It was six past Ilya Sorokin, though DeBoer said it was more about the defensive lapses. [LHH | Newsday]
- DeBoer is focused on the process, not necessarily the points. (Last night was bad in both categories.) [Newsday]
- The Post says the team speed was a key deficiency; Brayden Schenn says they have lots to clean up. [Post]
- Takeaways: a “winnable” game thrown away with continued mistakes. [Isles]
Elsewhere
- Sunny Mehta’s sudden urgency helped push the Connor Hellebuyck saga to conclusion before it got even more awkward. [Athletic]
- Speaking of holdouts, Alexander Nikishin came to realize he has no leverage, settles for a one-year deal with the Hurricanes. [NHL]
- Our next opponent in Nashville just knocked off the Avalanche with two goals from Steve Stamkos, four points from Ryan O’Reilly. [NHL]
- The Kraken will miss Jared McCann for 8-10 weeks. [Sportsnet]
- The Blue Jackets are forever cursed and screwed, can they possibly convince Zach Werenski to stay? [Sportsnet]
- James Reimer rides again, in Manhattan at age 38. Spencer Martin’s career .881 wasn’t doing it for them. [NHL]
- The Jets lost the Heritage Classic but made a show of it by mounting a comeback. [NHL]
- More than you’d ever want to know about the Connor Hellebuyck trade. [Sportsnet]
- Quinn Hughes was booed in his return to Vancouver, but he picked up his 500th point. Max Shabanov scored, too. [NHL]
- CRISIS?! Gavin McKenna played only two shifts in the third period, OMG let’s call his agent to see if he’s okay with that… [Athletic]
