The two names that should be in conversation immediately are forwards Brock Nelson (10 goals, 10 assists) and Kyle Palmieri (12 goals, 13 assists). Nelson, 33, will see a dip in his numbers at ...

The Islanders are currently five points out of a wild-card spot, and Palmieri, who has arguably been the most consistent ...

Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven, shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week, Stan examines "the quiet success" of New York Islanders veteran center Brock Nelson ...

GRAND FORKS — Brock Nelson has led ... there's been a best-on-best hockey tournament. NHL players did not compete in the last two Olympic Games. That kept Nelson from shining on the Olympic ...