JANUARY 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATHEW BARZAL #13 - CENTER - NEW YORK ISLANDERS
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Islanders sign Mathew Barzal to 3-year deal Barzal won the Calder Trophy in 2018.
Islanders notebook: Mathew Barzal dilemma, young forwards earning praise The Islanders-Barzal negotiation is not an acrimonious one, especially if they are trying to free up space to sign him long term.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Who took Barzal's spot on top line in scrimmage? Barzal is not yet in camp on Day 3 as the team scrimmaged for the first time, giving us perhaps a glimpse into Trotz's plan if the RFA star...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
With core intact, Islanders look to build on postseason run
After winning just one playoff series in 25 years, the New York Islanders have advanced further in the postseason in each of the first two years under Barry TrotzJANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mathew Barzal talks, camp battles and more as Islanders prepare to open camp Lou Lamoriello had little to say about Barzal's contract negotiations, which are not believed to be close to resolved.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mathew Barzal's next deal, players to watch in camp: 5 Islanders questions The Islanders have some work to do before this abbreviated 2021 season begins, which will be yet more uncharted territory.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Islanders' Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock situation and more in free agency mailbag In the NHL's current economy, Barzal will likely settle for a deal of 2-3 years and revisit it when revenues presumably return.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lamoriello juggles keeping Isles intact and signing Barzal Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is hoping he can keep his roster mostly intact while knowing he still must re-sign star forward Mat...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Lamoriello juggles keeping Isles intact and signing Barzal
Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is hoping he can keep his roster mostly intact while knowing he still must re-sign star forward Mathew Barzal despite having limited room u...SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay aims to clinch conference finals against New York in game 6
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to clinch the series over the New York Islanders in game six of the Eastern Conference finalsSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Best: Isles' playoff run will help Barzal's maturation on the ice The Islanders usually are an afterthought on NBC’s NHL schedule, regarded as a ratings dud compared to more powerful national brands such as...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Top players have Lightning on verge of first final since '15
The Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final because their best players have been dominantSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Well-rested teams have big advantage in NHL playoffs
Rest is beating rust so far in the NHL playoffsSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning romp to 8-2 win over Isles to open East finals
Brayden Point scored twice and added three assists, and the well-rested Tampa Bay Lightning romped to a 8-2 win over the travel- and game-weary New York Islanders to open the Easte...SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Weary Islanders set to face rested Lightning in East finals
The New York Islanders have little time to celebrate their Game 7 win over Philadelphia in preparing to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference finals, which open on...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isles East finals-bound after 4-0 romp over Flyers in Game 7
Thomas Greiss stopped 16 shots and the New York Islanders advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1993, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 in Game 7 of...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday Sports in Brief
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provorov lifts Flyers past Islanders in 2OT to force Game 7
Ivan Provorov scored at 15:03 of the second overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 5-4 to force a deciding Game 7SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isles prepared to play with, or without, Barzal in Game 6 The Islanders have a Plan A and a Plan B for their lineup that hinges on the availability of top-line center Mathew Barzal for Thursday nigh...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Islanders, Golden Knights to try again to close out series
The New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights will try again to close out their respective playoff series and advance to the conference finalsSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders
Scott Laughton scored on a redirect in overtime after Philadelphia blew a late two-goal lead, helping and the Flyers stave off elimination with a 4-3 win over the New York Islander...SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson and the Islanders look to clinch series against Philadelphia
The New York Islanders look to clinch the series over the Philadelphia Flyers in game five of the Eastern Conference second roundAUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders take 3-1 series lead with 3-2 win over Flyers
Jean Gabriel Pageau scored the go-ahead goal 7:18 into the third period, and the New York Islanders moved within one win of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-2 vi...AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders beat Flyers to take 2-1 series lead
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders rally to beat Flyers 3-1 for 2-1 series lead
Matt Martin and Leo Komarov scored in the second period, and the New York Islanders rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 and take a 2-1 lead in their conference semifinal se...AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
