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Brock Nelson scored two goals 2:49 apart in the second period as the New York Islanders beat the struggling Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Monday in Denver.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / October 14

Will Brock Nelson Score a Goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche on October 14?

At 9:00 PM ET on Monday, the New York Islanders will play the Colorado Avalanche — is Brock Nelson going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available below, to assist you in making the right bet.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Wild owner pledges to make Kirill Kaprizov 'better offer' than any other team

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Artemi Panarin is the highest-paid New York Ranger at $11.64 million. Igor Shesterkin’s camp can argue that Igor is the best player on the team, and they have a case.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

NHL Rumours: New York Islanders Veteran Open to Extension

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The 2024-25 NHL regular season has already kicked off with two games between the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Islanders All-Star open to in-season extension talks

Many players across the league prefer not to engage in extension discussions when the regular season gets underway. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case for Islanders center Brock Nelson.

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New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

'Indifferent' Brock Nelson a Trade Name to Watch with Islanders

Brock Nelson has said he’s got no issues engaging in contract extension talks with the New York Islanders during the season, but he doesn’t really care about the process.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 26

Brock Nelson’s ‘indifferent’ Islanders contract stance before 2024-25 season

The New York Islanders added some depth in NHL Free Agency in order to contend for a playoff spot. While 2024 free agency has long since ended, 2025 free agency groundwork will begin sometime soon.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 3

Islanders Forward Tops Trade Board

It feels like sooner or later, the New York Islanders are going to have to figure out what kind of team they want to be. New York truly feels like one of the teams in No Man's Land, not good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup but not bad enough to get top draft picks to rebuild with.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Islanders’ Brock Nelson Is the Most Underrated Sniper in the NHL

Jacob Billington of The Hockey Writers recently conducted a poll, ranking the best players in the NHL through over 10,000 head-to-head votes, excluding goaltenders.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Islanders Next Move Should be a Nelson Extension

It looks like the fireworks are over (for free agency that is, otherwise, expect to hear them throughout the summer). The New York Islanders made their big offseason move by signing veteran forward Anthony Duclair.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Predicting Brock Nelson’s Next Contract With the Islanders

Brock Nelson has been one of the New York Islanders’ best players in recent seasons. He continuously finds the scoresheet, scores key goals, and drives offense from a line that would be nothing without him.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

4 Reasons Brock Nelson Has Played His Last Game as an Islander

The Brock Nelson era with the New York Islanders could soon be coming to an end, as the front office looks to continue its offseason work. It comes after president and general manager Lou Lamoriello struck a deal with the Chicago Blackhawks to give the organization an extra second-round pick in the 2024 Draft.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / May 23

If Brock Nelson Becomes Available, Bruins Should Be Interested

If, as some are speculating, New York Islanders captain Brock Nelson becomes available on the NHL trade market, then Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney needs to call Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello ASAP!

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / May 22

Putting Islanders on the Trade Block: Pageau or Nelson?

Changes will be coming to the New York Islanders. The NHL trade market began to move Tuesday when the Nashville Predators traded defenseman Ryan McDonagh to the Tampa Bay Lighting, which could open the door to more wheeling and dealing. And open the door for an Islanders trade.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / May 8

New York Islanders Offseason a Key Turning Point for Franchise Direction

Entering the 2024 offseason, the New York Islanders have two key decisions to make. Star center Brock Nelson and breakout star defenseman Noah Dobson will both be entering the final year of their contracts and will be able to sign an extension starting on July 1.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Islanders’ Brock Nelson Will Play for Team USA at World Championships

Every year before the World Championship tournament starts, teams keep roster spots open for NHL players who are eliminated in the first round of the postseason.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / May 5

Islanders Brock Nelson Named To Team USA For IIHF World Championships

Brock Nelson isn’t ready to put his skates away in storage for the summer just yet. With the New York Islanders season officially over, Nelson was officially added to the roster of Team USA for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship on Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Watch: Scrum after Hurricanes empty netter sets stage for chippy Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes made a remarkable comeback against the New York Islanders on Monday night, scoring four goals in the third period to erase a 3-0 deficit.

Watch: Hurricanes score twice in nine seconds for comeback win

Hurricanes have goalie Frederik Andersen to thank for Game 1 victory

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New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / February 29

Islanders Take Two Points From Red Wings Behind Two Goals From Brock Nelson

DETROIT– Brock Nelson scored twice, but it was Mathew Barzal’s go-ahead goal at 13:58 of a back-and-forth third period that helped the New York Islanders survive against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night and escape Little Caesars Arena with a 5-3 win, along with a desperately needed two points.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / February 2

Islanders Trade Implications: What Could Brock Nelson Bring Back?

The NHL trade deadline is a little over a month away, but teams around the league are refusing to procrastinate. In the last few days, two blockbuster moves have been completed, with Elias Lindholm heading to Vancouver and Sean Monahan now on his way to Winnipeg.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / February 1

What Could A Brock Nelson Trade Look Like?

Over the past few years, it seems that the idea of trading Brock Nelson has been brought up every February, and rightfully so. At this point of the year, over the last three seasons, the Islanders have been on the outside looking in on the playoffs.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / October 14, 2023

Islanders Alternate Captain Brock Nelson’s Quiet Leadership Speaks Volumes

While circling the concourses at UBS Arena, one of the most popular jerseys you see New York Islanders fans wearing is the No. 29 of Brock Nelson. But as of the team’s season opener against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, all of those jerseys are now outdated.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023

NHL playoff bets: Three props for Friday night

Last night went poorly on the ice, but we put that behind us and embrace the four-game Friday slate we have in the NHL. Motivation is clear throughout, and for the most part, the cards have been shown as it relates to trends in this series.

Islanders Need to Give UBS Arena it’s Coliseum Moment

Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Game 6 outlook, odds 4/28: Can Cats tie series?

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders Game 6 prediction, pick 4/28: Isles aim to force Game 7

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / January 24, 2023

Watch: Islanders player pulls out own tooth on bench

Making matters worse for Brock Nelson and the Islanders, not only did he lose a tooth, but the Islanders did not even get the benefit of a power play as the referee standing right next to the play did not call the obvious high-sticking infraction.

New York Islanders’ Cal Clutterbuck out indefinitely with upper-body injury

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri, Adam Pelech activated from injured reserve

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2022

Sabres' Dylan Cozens receives maximum fine for cross-check

Sabres' Dylan Cozens receives maximum allowed fine for cross-check on Islanders' Brock Nelson

The incident occurred in the second period of Tuesday's game. With the score tied up 2-2 at roughly the halfway mark of the period, Cozens skated behind Nelson across the neutral zone before checking him from behind.

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