2010–11 New York Islanders season
| 2010–11 New York Islanders | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Atlantic |
| Conference | 14th Eastern |
| 2010–11 record | 30–39–13 |
| Home record | 17–18–6 |
| Road record | 13–21–7 |
| Goals for | 229 |
| Goals against | 264 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Garth Snow |
| Coach |
Scott Gordon (Oct-Nov) Jack Capuano (Nov-Apr) interim |
| Captain | Doug Weight |
| Alternate captains |
Kyle Okposo Mark Streit |
| Arena | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| Average attendance | 11,059 (68.1%) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Michael Grabner (34) |
| Assists | John Tavares (38) |
| Points | John Tavares (67) |
| Penalties in minutes | Zenon Konopka (307) |
| Plus/minus |
Frans Nielsen Grabner (+13) |
| Wins | Al Montoya (9) |
| Goals against average | Al Montoya (2.39) |
The 2010–11 New York Islanders season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 6, 1972.
The Islanders posted a regular season record of 30 wins, 39 losses and 13 overtime/shootout losses for 73 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.
The Islanders selected forward Nino Niederreiter with the fifth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Niederreiter became the highest-drafted Swiss-born player in NHL history.
Throughout the off-season, the Islanders added defensemen Milan Jurcina, Mark Eaton and Mike Mottau, as well as forwards Zenon Konopka and P. A. Parenteau via free agency.
In a July 30, 2010, trade with the Anaheim Ducks, the Islanders acquired defenseman James Wisniewski in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2011.
Most notably, the Islanders lost forward Kyle Okposo and defenseman Mark Streit to two accidental and separate shoulder injuries during training camp, both requiring surgeries. These injuries effectively removed two top-line players for the Islanders, as they were expected to remain out for three and six months, respectively.
Meanwhile, arena issues continued to follow the franchise, as Owner Charles Wang's proposed Lighthouse Project was met with continued obstacles from local authorities. Both sides remain at odds, and little progress has been made since.
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