Islander Follies

Once a proud dynasty that boasted four successive Stanley Cups (1980-83), five straight Cup finals appearances, a record 19 consecutive playoff series won, and eight Hall of Famers, the New York Islanders have been wallowing in mediocrity and almost comical ineptitude for two decades. In that time, they have made the playoffs only seven times, advancing beyond the first round once (1993) while suffering 14 losing seasons.