Rosner Wrap: Grading Islanders Lane Lambert, David Pastrnak Price Tag

Good morning everybody and happy Monday. The New York Islanders will be back on the ice this morning for practice as they kick off a five-game homestand at UBS Arena on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars.

Stefen Rosner co-hosted Sunday night’s edition of Hockey Night in New York as he, alongside Sean Cuthbert, discussed the rough road trip, the All-Star game, the slow starts, and more:

If you want to just listen, you can find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Just search Hockey Night in New York and you are all set.

Here are your New York Islanders and NHL stories to know for today:

NYI HOCKEY NOW

In an interview with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman for his and Jeff Marek’s ‘32 Thoughts‘ podcast, Eberle shared stories about his time with the Islanders, the group, and how he, Mathew Barzal, and Anders Lee wrote a song: New York Islanders.

NYI Hockey Now dove into a handful of topics from Eberle’s interview with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman for his and Jeff Marek’s ’32 Thoughts’ podcast, but there was one story that deserved its own piece. New York Islanders.

How has Lane Lambert fared in his first 41 games as an NHL head coach? New York Islanders.

Aatu Räty has played 7 games at the NHL level this season. Once he hits nine games, back to Bridgeport he should go: New York Islanders. 

Here’s our top 5 takeaways from the New York Islanders first half of the 2022-23 season: New York Islanders.

During the Islanders broken record road trip, the same mistakes were made, with no real answer as to why. For a team currently in a playoff spot, there needs to be a bit more accountability going forward: New York Islanders.

The hottest Islanders player over the last six games has been forward Mathew Barzal, who was carrying in a six-game goal streak into Friday night’s contest against the Calgary Flames. But he missed the contest with a lower-body injury: New York Islanders.

For a second-straight season, Brock Nelson will likely lead the slanders in goals. And now, for the first time in his career, he is heading to All-Star Weekend: New York Islanders.

The Islanders are seeing a strong goaltending bond at each level of the organization: New York Islanders.

Do you remember the Islanders bar Offside Tavern? Well, it’s coming back better than ever. New York Islanders.

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Washington Hockey Now: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ready to bring the “boom” and do what eh could to help his team in his long-awaited season debut on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but there was one thing he wouldn’t do: drop the gloves: Washington Capitals.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pittsburgh Penguins room has been devoid of chirping and teasing, mocking and carrying on for the past week. In Las Vegas, both Bryan Rust and Jason Zucker sat quietly as the team contemplated their (then) five-game winless stream. Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philly Hockey Now: The Philadelphia Flyers tried to keep up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. They couldn’t, and their four-game winning streak ended with a 6-2 loss Sunday night at the Wells Fargo Center: Philadelphia Flyers.

Boston Hockey Now: Whether it’s the Boston Bruins or another NHL team, some team is going to make David Pastrnak the highest-paid player in the NHL. Boston Bruins.

Montreal Hockey Now: Are the Florida Panthers about to put out a ‘For Sale’ sign on the NHL trade market? If so, that could propel the Montreal Canadiens back into the NHL Draft lottery: Montreal Canadiens.

Vegas Hockey Now: Could the Vegas Golden Knights jump to the front of the Patrick Kane and/or Jonathan Toews NHL trade sweepstakes? Vegas Golden Knights.

San Jose Hockey Now: One of the reasons that the San Jose Sharks couldn’t keep up with the Bruins on Saturday night was a power failure: San Jose Sharks.

Colorado Hockey Now: Did Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen get overlooked in NHL All-Star selections: Colorado Avalanche.